Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead / Architect to drive the design, development, and delivery of next-generation AI-powered smart cockpit solutions for Automotive. This role will lead the technical vision and execution of an intelligent, context-aware in-vehicle experience that transforms the cockpit into a proactive, personalized companion for drivers and passengers.You will work at the intersection of AI, embedded systems, and automotive software, shaping scalable architectures while coordinating cross-functional teams to bring innovative cockpit experiences to production.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and own the end-to-end architecture for AI-driven smart cockpit systems across hardware, middleware, and application layersLead design and implementation of AI/ML pipelines, model optimization, deployment, and lifecycle managementArchitect multi-model/LLM orchestration and on-device model adaptation (fine-tuning, distillation) for edge automotive deployment, including model selection, routing, and inference optimization on GPU/NPU SoCsArchitect efficient edge AI execution, optimizing models for CPU/GPU/NPU (quantization, pruning, latency, power)Design hybrid edge–cloud architectures for personalization, continuous learning, and scalable feature deliveryIntegrate multimodal AI capabilities (voice, vision, sensor fusion) with real-time and safety-critical constraintsEstablish robust data pipelines, telemetry, and feedback loops, enabling continuous model validation, performance monitoring, and iterative improvement of AI capabilities in productionDefine the AI evaluation and observability framework, including model quality testing, regression checks, and production monitoring tied to release readinessDrive technical program execution across architecture, AI, and integration workstreams — including planning, dependencies, risk management, milestone tracking, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder communication — to ensure on-time, high-quality production readiness