Head of Automotive
Company:Axelera AI
Location:Europe (incl. UK), Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, France, Switzerland
Languages:English
Seniority level:Lead, 10+ years
Experience:10+ years
Skills:
LeadershipProject ManagementArtificial IntelligenceBusiness DevelopmentEmbedded SystemsMachine LearningProduct ManagementSoftware ArchitectureCross-functional Team LeadershipProduct DevelopmentStrategyComplianceRelationship buildingCross-functional collaboration
Requirements:
10+ years of experience in the automotive semiconductor, software, or systems industry. Exposure to OEM or Tier 1 programs. Strong understanding of automotive electronics architecture. Strong understanding of AI/ADAS systems. Strong understanding of functional safety standards (ISO 26262). Proven experience managing cross-functional programs. Demonstrated success in market entry or ecosystem development for emerging technologies. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Responsibilities:
Build and nurture relationships across the OEM and Tier 1 ecosystem. Represent Axelera in EU-funded automotive and AI projects. Drive Axelera’s presence in key automotive industry forums. Lead response to RFIs, RFQs, and partnership inquiries from automotive customers. Develop marketing and positioning materials for the automotive landscape. Identify strategic business opportunities and establish pilot programs. Produce Market Requirements Documents (MRDs). Collaborate with product and engineering teams on product features, functional safety, and roadmap. Translate insights into product priorities and differentiation strategies.
