Network & Power Domain HW Architect

Aufgaben Objective Responsible for translating system requirements into scalable hardware platform architectures with a focus on networking, connectivity, power distribution, and platform infrastructure. Drive hardware architecture definition, technology roadmap planning, component ecosystem development, and supplier technical evaluations for future cockpit, ADAS, and centralized computing platforms.

Act as a key technical representative of the hardware organization in platform-level discussions with system architects, software architects, suppliers, and global development teams, while actively participating in hardware solution definition and critical technology decisions. Main tasks

1. Hardware Architecture & Solution Definition Analyze system requirements from a hardware perspective Translate system requirements into networking and power platform architectures Define platform-level connectivity and power concepts Support architecture discussions with global development teams Perform architecture trade-off studies and feasibility evaluations Support major platform-level technical decisions
2. Network & Power Domain Ownership Develop networking and power technology roadmaps Define preferred component and supplier strategies Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends Establish reusable platform-level hardware solutions Support future platform planning and architecture evolution Details: Networking & Connectivity： Automotive Ethernet, Ethernet PHY, Switch Architecture, Gateway Architecture, PCIe, USB, Ser. Des, Camera Connectivity and Network Topology. Power: Power Tree, PMIC Strategy, Power Sequencing, Power Monitoring, Power Distribution, Compute Platform Power Architecture
3. Hardware Development & Technical Leadership Participate in hardware architecture implementation activities Support component selection and technology evaluations Support schematic reviews and architecture reviews Support complex debugging and root cause analysis Drive networking and power related technical issue resolution Support validation activities and technical closure
4. Technical Reviews & Supplier Management Lead networking and power architecture reviews Review supplier technical solutions and component selections Challenge supplier assumptions and design decisions Evaluate technology risks and technical maturity Support issue escalation and technical governance
5. Capability Building & Knowledge Management Develop architecture guidelines and design best practices Build review methodologies and checklists Establish reusable technical knowledge databases Support capability development within the hardware team Drive continuous engineering improvement Qualifikationen Qualifications Education Master degree in electronic/electro-technic, computer science or similar course of studies Fluent English and Chinese is mandatory; German language knowledge is an advantage Experience Minimum 12 years of experience in hardware development, hardware architecture, system design, or related technical leadership roles. Extensive experience in automotive networking, high-speed connectivity, power architecture, domain controllers, cockpit, ADAS, centralized compute, or related platforms. Proven track record of leading architecture discussions, technical reviews, and platform-level solution evaluations. Experience translating product and system requirements into scalable hardware platform architectures. Strong experience driving technical trade-offs involving compute, networking, power, thermal, reliability, cost, scalability, and vehicle integration constraints. Experience working directly with OEMs, Tier1 suppliers, semiconductor vendors, and global engineering organizations. Experience defining technology roadmaps, preferred component ecosystems, and reusable platform architectures. Experience participating in executive-level technical discussions and influencing key architecture decisions. Experience mentoring engineers and driving technical capability development across organizations. Hands-on experience throughout the full product lifecycle from concept development to mass production