In Mercedes-BenzCars development, we shape the automotive generations of the future. By this we mean innovative products of the highest quality and efficient development processes. We are already working on vehicles that will ensure Mercedes Benz's technological leadership in the future.

 Your role:
As a Data & AI Solution Architect (m/f/d), you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the data and AI strategy within the PLM Data Lake, ensuring its seamless integration into the new application landscape. In the course of this, you will develop concepts based on the requirements in the PLM Datalake as well as our AI backbone AI Foundry - and implement them in cooperation with the team.

You will work within an international team and in close cooperation with the product owners of the PLM applications. In your day-to-day work, you will be closely involved in the processes of the Scrum teams and ensure that excellent code assets and data products, among other things, are delivered.

We as a team are convinced: Good software is not created in PowerPoint, but in the development environment and in the professional discourse. Therefore, we expect secondary methodological competence and architectural understanding as well as sufficient hands-on development proximity to validate concepts and be able to critically review results.

Your tasks:

Datalake & Architecture

Responsible for the operation and further development of the PLM Data Lakehouse (Azure, Databricks, Delta Lake, KAFKA)

Design and implementation of scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for large amounts of data

Introduction and implementation of governance, security and compliance standards

Development and deployment of new data products (Silver/Gold Layer) in the Unity Catalog
 

AI & Advanced Analytics

Development and integration of AI agent solutions, e.g. enable natural language for querying complex data sets

Close cooperation with PDM method teams for the creation of semantic data product descriptions and ontologies

Leverage Unity Catalog and Delta Lake to deliver secure, consistent, and AI-optimized data products for advanced analytics and AI applications

Product Ownership & Leadership

Overall responsibility for projects and product development in the area of PLM Data Lakehouse

Management of an international team (Germany, India and external partners)

Implementation of sprint and architecture reviews as well as ensuring sustainable further development
 

Innovation & Best Practices

Develop and establish best practices for data engineering and AI

Active participation in architecture boards and committees for the further development of the data and AI strategy

Driving innovation through the use of modern technologies (Databricks, Unity Catalog, MLOps, Generative AI)

Qualifications

What you bring with you

Professional qualifications:

Very good degree with IT content, e.g. Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science or a comparable qualification

Several years of experience with cloud data lakehouse architectures (Azure, Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog

Deep knowledge of Python, Spark/PySpark, SQL as well as data modeling and ETL development

Experience in AI/ML projects (Machine Learning, Generative AI, MLOps)

Understanding of AI-focused orchestration mechanisms and protocols such as MCP, A2A

Personal qualifications:

Technological innovations arouse your interest and you are happy to take on the challenge of breaking new ground.

The conception and development of IT solutions are exciting tasks for you, in which you are particularly interested in challenging topics

Analytical thinking, strategic thinking and acting as well as goal orientation

Enjoyment of working in a team

Independent and result-oriented work as well as high level of commitment

Excellent communication skills

Intercultural competence as well as confident dealings with business partners and suppliers

Language skills: Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken

Additional information:

This is a permanent position.

We look forward to receiving your online application with CV, cover letter and certificates. Please don't forget to mark your documents as "relevant for this application" in the online form and note the maximum file size of 5 MB.

Severely disabled and equivalent applicants are welcome! The Representative for Severely Disabled Persons (sbv-sindelfingen@mercedes-benz.com) will be happy to support you in the application process.