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Aptiv

Technical Lead Engineer – ML (f/m/d)

Wuppertal, Germany

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Role family
Engineering management
Seniority
Lead / management
Country
DE
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
6 Oct 2026

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the posting

Help shape the future of autonomous driving by turning advanced research into technology used in real vehicles. Join a team of AI, radar, and software experts and work with powerful computing infrastructure and large-scale sensor data to develop next-generation AI solutions

Your responsibilities:

As a Technical Lead Engineer – ML, you will develop the next generation of AI-powered radar perception systems for autonomous vehicles. Working with cutting-edge machine learning, deep learning, and radar technologies, you will help transform research into real products and bring self-driving technology onto public roads.

In your daily work, you will:

  • Develop state-of-the-art machine learning solutions for radar perception
  • Design and implement algorithms on Aptiv's latest radar platforms
  • Solve challenging real-world perception problems for autonomous driving
  • Turn innovative research into production-ready software
  • Collaborate with experts in AI, radar hardware, and software engineering
  • Analyze large-scale sensor data and improve system performance
  • Drive innovation using the latest advances in AI and radar technology

Your background:

We're looking for engineers who combine technical excellence with a passion for innovation.

  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field
  • 4+ years of experience in Machine Learning, Radar Processing, Computer Vision, Robotics, or Embedded Systems
  • Strong Python programming skills
  • Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Strong analytical and mathematical problem-solving skills
  • Experience with perception, sensor processing, or autonomous systems
  • Knowledge of radar signal processing is a plus
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Join Aptiv

You grow at Aptiv.

Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.

You make an impact at Aptiv.

One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.

You have support at Aptiv.

We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits:

· In addition to an attractive compensation package, Aptiv offers 30 days of annual leave and overtime compensation.

· You can look forward to a secure, permanent employment contract with continuous opportunities for internal career development, including within an international environment.

· Through access to internal and external training programs, coaching, and certifications, you will have ongoing opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.

· We recognize and reward innovation and outstanding performance.

· You will work in a highly international and collaborative environment, partnering with industry experts on equal footing.

· You will have the opportunity to get involved in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

· At Aptiv, you will have the chance to actively shape the future of mobility by working closely with nearly all major global OEMs and leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as e-mobility and autonomous driving.

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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