Field Application Engineer Adaptive AUTOSAR

1. Role Overview

The HPC Coach acts as the critical bridge between Vector's HPC software platform real-world Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) projects. They advise customers, solve problems remotely or on site, provide solutions and coach customer about architecture.

2. Core Technical Competencies

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HPC & SDV Technologies: SDV architectures (centralized and zonal E/E), Adaptive AUTOSAR, edge AI, and software platforms including QNX, Android, hypervisors.

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Software & Platform Engineering: Advanced proficiency in C++ and modern Rust. Extensive experience in Linux- and QNX-based embedded HPC development.

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Tools & Development Workflow: Git, CMake, Bazel, automated testing frameworks (e.g., GoogleTest). Strong working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, containerization and AI development workflows.

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Vector product knowledge: Familiarity with Vector's HPC software platforms MICROSAR Adaptive, MICROSAR Connect and other solutions from Vector.

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Automotive Domain knowledge:

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Networking: Automotive Ethernet (SOME/IP), DDS, and CAN communication.

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Diagnostics: UDS, DoIP, SOVD, and modern OTA concepts.

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Security: TLS, certificate handling, and intrusion-detection systems (IDS)

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Architecture: Can explain design concepts and discuss system designs. Understanding of not only in-vehicle architecture, but also, vehicle-to-cloud architectures.

3. Operational Experience & Soft Skills

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Customer Focus: Thrives in highly collaborative environments, working seamlessly alongside customers, developers, project managers and testers.

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Coaching & Knowledge Transfer: Explains complex technical topics clearly. Capable of leading technical workshops and trainings and enables customer teams to work independently.

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Hands-on Problem Solving: Runs remote or on-site debugging sessions and applies structured log and root-cause analysis to isolate and fix issues quickly by working alongside the customer.

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Adaptability: Excels in fast-moving, agile environments where requirements change often.

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Continuous Learning: Eager to learn and quick to master emerging technologies.

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Communication: Fluent in English (team language). German is a highly advantageous. Listens carefully, identifies the customer's needs and proposes the right solution.

4. Qualifications

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Education: Degree in computer science or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.

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Professional Experience: 5+ years in automotive embedded, including 3+ years specifically focused on HPC, SDV, or Adaptive AUTOSAR software experience in a consulting, support or other customer-facing role.

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Travel: Willingness to travel to customer sites for critical workshops and integration milestones as required.

Ideal fit: A hands-on software engineer with a consultant's mindset. You possess the technical depth to independently debug complex HPC stack integrations and the communicative confidence to be part of customer workshops.