Senior Hardware Design Architect (m/f/d)

Are you looking for a new opportunity that offers meaningful work with true purpose? We would love to welcome you to our multinational team! Your growth is our growth. We invest in your future by enhancing your skills and abilities through training opportunities and interesting challenges. At Panasonic, we believe in the power of collaboration - only together can we continue to expand our innovative edge and exceed our customers’ expectations. We are a powerful brand with a rich company culture, based on our 7 principles. It's not just about what we do, but how we do it. To fulfil our social responsibilities, we will continue to do what we have done for over 100 years – to enrich people’s lives at home and at work, and move society forward.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead the architectural definition and SoC selection for a groundbreaking HPC platform that consolidated multiple ECUs
• Collaborate with software, systems, and manufacturing teams to ensure integrated, scalable solutions
• Define detailed hardware specifications, oversee design reviews, and manage validation processes
• Drive innovation by integrating emerging technologies in high-performance computing and multimedia processing
• Mentor hardware engineering teams, fostering best practices and technical excellence

What We Are Looking For

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Minimum 15 years of hands‑on and progressive experience in the automotive industry, specializing in the design, development, and integration of complex hardware and electronic/electrical systems
• Proven track record in architecting cutting‑edge Next‑Generation In‑Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems and High‑Performance Computing (HPC) platforms
• Deep understanding of System‑on‑Chip (SoC) architectures, SoC selection, benchmarking, and evaluation, targeting next‑generation CDC/HPC platform
• Architecting multi‑display, multi‑zone IVI platforms
• Experience with connectivity solutions (5G, Wi‑Fi 6/7, Bluetooth, GNSS, Nearlink)
• Willingness to travel
• Fluent written and spoken English skills are a must

What We Offer You

• Flexible working hours
• Urban Sports Club membership
• Job bike
• International work environment
• Variety of training and development opportunities
• Working in a great team, on remarkable projects and products, in a fantastic organization

About Us

Panasonic is one of the largest and leading electronic product manufacturers in the world. The depth and variety of our research capabilities, manufacturing expertise, high quality and sophisticated products have remained strong since 1918. Our mission is to create the Panasonic business of "tomorrow." By integrating business, technology and creativity, we will realize ideal lifestyles and societies solving social issues globally. Learn more about Sustainability at Panasonic.

Panasonic Automotive Systems Europe GmbH provides innovative components and complete solutions for the automotive industry. Innovative systems and technologies from Panasonic Automotive help to make mobility safer, comfier and environmentally‑friendly, starting with infotainment systems, vehicle electronics, ADAS solutions through to batteries and technologies for electric mobility.

According to the claim "Innovation driven forward," Panasonic Automotive’s ongoing advancements for increased safety, energy efficiency and connectivity are promoting substantially the net product and growth potential of the European car industry.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Fairness and equality are in our DNA. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where people feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We want to ensure that our people are respected for who they are as individuals, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community. We are committed to promoting inclusion for the success of our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Panasonic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics.