Director Product Definition / Product Management – Automotive Audio (f/m/d)

What You'll Do

• Define and drive next-generation automotive audio products, platforms, and roadmaps.
• Translate market requirements into clear product requirements and business cases.
• Act as the Voice of the Customer, engaging directly with OEMs, Tier-1s, and ecosystem partners.
• Identify emerging trends, unmet needs, and growth opportunities in automotive audio.
• Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to define system-level solutions.
• Lead cross-functional alignment on product strategy, priorities, and investment decisions.
• Support development programs through key milestones and product releases.
• Qualifications Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Acoustics, Automotive Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in automotive semiconductors, audio systems, infotainment, product management, product definition, or system architecture.
• Strong understanding of automotive audio technologies, including DSPs, amplifiers, software, and system architectures.
• Proven experience translating customer requirements into successful product developments.
• Experience working directly with automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferred Semiconductor product definition experience from concept to production.
• Knowledge of software-defined vehicles, AI-enabled audio, immersive audio, or voice technologies.
• Understanding of automotive functional safety and cybersecurity.
• Established relationships across the automotive audio ecosystem.
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