Software OTA Product owner

Why join Aptiv?
You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road, helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?
YOUR ROLE
As a SWDL/OTA Software Product Owner, you will own the vision, roadmap, backlog, and release outcomes for Aptiv's Software Download (SWDL) and Over-the-Air (OTA) platform solutions. You will serve as the bridge between customers, engineering teams, cybersecurity, diagnostics, validation, and vehicle platform stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and production-ready software update capabilities for next-generation connected vehicles.
· Own and prioritize the SWDL/OTA product backlog, translating customer, regulatory, and platform requirements into epics, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
· Define and drive product roadmaps for software download, bootloader, OTA update, diagnostics, release management, and vehicle update capabilities.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams including embedded software, cybersecurity, diagnostics, platform, validation, functional safety, manufacturing, and customer teams to ensure successful product delivery.
· Drive release planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and scope decisions while ensuring predictable delivery and production readiness.
· Act as the primary stakeholder interface for SWDL/OTA programs, balancing customer needs, technical feasibility, quality requirements, and business objectives.
· Ensure end-to-end update behavior including software flashing, OTA deployment, rollback, recovery, diagnostics, and release governance meets customer expectations and compliance requirements.
YOUR BACKGROUND
· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related engineering discipline.
· 7-12 years of experience in automotive embedded software with demonstrated Product Owner, Product Management, Technical Program Management, or Systems Ownership experience.
· Strong domain knowledge of Software Download (SWDL), OTA/FOTA updates, Bootloader concepts, ECU flashing, diagnostics, UDS, DoIP, release management, and software lifecycle processes.
· Good understanding of Embedded C, AUTOSAR, MCAL, device drivers, HSM, CAN, Vector Stack, CANoe, DaVinci, Trace32 Lauterbach, Infineon AURIX, and NXP microcontroller platforms.
· Proven experience managing product backlogs, roadmaps, feature prioritization, stakeholder expectations, and cross-functional dependencies in Agile environments.
· Strong communication, customer-facing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical and business decisions.
· Experience with ASPICE, ISO 24089, UNECE R156, OTA platform solutions, automotive cybersecurity, and release governance is highly desirable.
· Experience supporting global OEM programs such as Ford, Stellantis, or other leading automotive manufacturers is a strong advantage.
WHY JOIN US?
· You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
· You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
· You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV
· Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development)
· Life and accident insurance
· Sodexo cards for food and beverages
· Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events
· EAP Employee Assistance
· Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply)
· Creche facility for working parents
APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET'S CHANGE TOMORROW!
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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.