Bugatti Rimac, part of the Rimac Group, brings together two forces that have redefined the automotive world. By combining Rimac’s cutting-edge electric performance and innovation with Bugatti’s 110+ year legacy of crafting iconic hypercars, we are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in automotive engineering.

Our team is at the core of this, we work with passion, aim for excellence, and take ownership of what we do. We grow together, pioneer solutions, and deliver vehicles that set new standards. 

SHORT SUMMARY

We are seeking a proactive and technically strong Product Development Engineer to take ownership of an ECU Systems domain across the full development lifecycle. This role acts as the single point of accountability for hardware and software performance, ensuring delivery in line with targets for functionality, quality, timing and maturity.

The ideal candidate has solid experience in ECU development within an automotive OEM or Tier 1 environment, and is comfortable managing HW/SW complexity, driving supplier performance, and ensuring end-to-end traceability from requirements to validation and release.

You will lead development and industrialization activities, coordinate cross-functional teams and suppliers, and ensure successful vehicle integration. Strong ownership, structured problem-solving, and clear technical communication are key to success in this role.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the complete lifecycle of assigned ECU Systems Domain, ensuring delivery of hardware and software scope aligned with Bugatti Rimac programs targets.
• Act as single point of accountability for overall ECU System performance focusing on functionalities, quality, timing and maturity.
• Track and manage ECU System software development including features definition and implementation, ECU SW requirements coverage and traceability through documentation, software deliveries/planning/releases dates and contents, validation status and reports.
• Track and manage ECU System hardware development and industrialization including ECU HW requirements definition and technical specifications, schematics/drawings, DV/PV ECU activities, samples availability and readiness.
• Act as a primary technical interface toward Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers for assigned ECU Systems Domain, ensuring suppliers deliver according to agreed scope, timing, quality and cost targets.
• Monitor suppliers’ activities including development progresses on software/hardware readiness, issues analysis and resolution, validation execution and documentation compliance.
• Support Purchasing and Program teams during sourcing, RFI and RFQ phases, through Component Technical Specification and primary technical guidance.
• Coordinate with Software Integration team to ensure timely and consistent delivery into integration activities.
• Ensure ECU validation activities are completed in line with requirements and maturity targets, supporting and performing component-level validation providing technical input and test coverage.
• Ensure transparent and consistent technical reporting to ECU Systems Lead, Product Development Manager and Head of EE/SW, including status, risks, maturity and mitigation actions.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of automotive EE/SW architecture and multi-ECU systems integration.
• Experience in ECU systems development or component ownership within OEM or Tier 1 environments.
• Solid knowledge of both hardware and software development processes, including validation (DV/PV).
• Familiarity with requirements engineering and traceability (e.g., Polarion, DOORS) and issue management tools (e.g., Jira).
• Knowledge of automotive development lifecycle (V-cycle), including milestones and gateways.
• Experience with DFMEA, technical specifications (CTS), and system validation methodologies.
• Knowledge of vehicle networks (CAN, LIN) and related analysis tools (e.g., CANalyzer, CANoe, ETAS).

Professional Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset with structured approach to complex system issues.
• Ability to manage cross-functional interfaces and drive alignment across engineering, suppliers, and program teams.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to report technical status, risks, and issues.
• Strong ownership and accountability, with focus on delivery and results.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Automotive, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Automotive industry experience (mid–senior level), ideally within OEM and/or Tier 1 environments.
• Fluent English.

Fuel Package

• Private healthcare and mental wellbeing support
• Flexible working hours and up to 12 days of remote work per month
• Transportation allowance and subsidized meals
• Internal education programs and opportunities to grow
• A fast-paced, high-performing, and collaborative environment
• Team events, company gatherings, and on-site perks (coffee, fruit, relaxation zones)
• Family support (kindergarten subsidies, children’s events and gifts)
• Dog-friendly office and partner discounts