Group Leader - Data and Compute Platform

In the Budapest Artificial Intelligence Development Centre of Continental, Autonomous Mobility, we create next generation automotive software solutions which make automated driving safe and affordable. We work towards Vision Zero, a goal to eliminate fatal accidents happening every day on the world’s roads. We are looking for creative minds who are passionate to shape the future of automated driving by delivering world-class perception and fusion systems.

Our teams develop software solutions for automated parking and safety systems, processing various automotive sensor data and providing a robust, scalable output to driving function modules.

Your tasks

• Lead a group of DevOps engineers specialized in platform development, cloud computing, AI infrastructure

• Primary owner of the Program Backlog for “Data and Compute Infrastructure”

• Active driver of Data Driven Development cloud transformation strategy implementation substreams

• Build an effective Product Management/Product Owner team 

• Mentor, coach and develop employees, support personal and professional growth, provide feedback and training. 

• Enable the group to engage in effective project work as part of local and international cross-functional teams

• Develop new leaders 

• Talent Management 

• Build up strategic technology competencies with respect to product portfolio development 

• Recruitment of new employees / retaining strategy 

• Build high-performing teams from organizational point of view 

• Work closely with partner groups, departments and stakeholders across the organization. Proactively seek understanding of priorities, adopt to changing circumstances

Qualifications: 

• University degree (MSc or PhD) in a relevant scientific or engineering field such as computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, physics, mathematics or similar

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in platform development, cloud technologies (preferably AWS)

• 8-10 years extensive experience of people management in the software engineering field (Team size 15+) 

• Excellent SAFe knowledge ant its adoption in the development workflow

• Excellent command of English, spoken and written

• Determined, goal-oriented personality, collaborative and open-minded attitude

In addition, it would be beneficial to have: 

• Experience in cloud transformation change management program 

• Hands-on experience in DevOps, cloud computing, AWS 

• Extensive people management experience

• Participation in exciting, highly innovative projects
• Ability to directly deliver software into real products that will save lives on the roads of the world
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and to one of Europe’s largest in-house GPU clusters
• A friendly, respectful and collaborative work environment that encourages creativity and innovation
• Continuous development with access to numerous trainings, including technical skills, soft skills and language skills
• Personal career development and a challenging role with end-to-end responsibility
• Competitive compensation and a wide range of benefits, including:
  • Bonus system
  • Annual flexible benefit (Cafeteria)
  • Private health insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Sport pass support
• Flexible work-from-home arrangements
• Easily accessible, modern office located in downtown Budapest (near Kálvin square)

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

Continental, founded in 1871, is a global technology company specializing in sustainable and connected mobility solutions. With 150 years of experience, we provide safe, efficient, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, and transportation. In 2022, we achieved €39.4 billion in sales, employing over 199,000 people across 57 countries. Our portfolio includes automotive safety, brakes, automation, and communication technologies for vehicles.