Job Description
Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
Join Faurecia Aptoide Automotive, combining a start-up spirit with a first-class automotive equipment manufacturer, to develop the largest Apps Market for cars!
In the heart of Lisbon, our teams design innovative technologies by developing an Android Apps Market for major car manufacturers and offer the end customer an intuitive connectivity experience.
We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Pre-Sales Engineer with a strong background in Android and experience in Automotive sector to support our Apps Market business.
The ideal candidate will work closely with our sales team to support customer acquisition, demonstrate our products, and ensure that customer requirements are effectively communicated to our Product team to feed the Product roadmap.
This role requires a deep understanding of the automotive industry, experience with Android platform, and the ability to translate customer requirements into product features.
Your mission, roles and responsibilities
Sales Support & Customer Acquisition:
1. Collaborate with the sales team to identify customer needs and present technical solutions to fulfill the customer requirements
2. Assist in the preparation and delivery of presentations, proposals, and product demonstrations to prospective customers
3. Provide technical expertise during customer meetings, both virtually and on-site, to effectively articulate the benefits and capabilities of our solutions
4. Support the sales process by answering technical questions, addressing concerns, and providing competitive analysis
Product Demonstrations:
5. Design and execute compelling product demonstrations that showcase the features and advantages of our Android Automotive Apps Market
6. Customize demo environments to reflect the specific requirements and use cases of each potential customer
7. Ensure that all demonstrations are technically accurate, up-to-date, and relevant to the customer's industry
Customer Requirement Gathering:
8. Work closely with customers to understand their technical requirements, pain points, and business challenges
9. Act as the liaison between the customer and the product team, translating customer feedback and requirements into actionable product development inputs
10. Maintain thorough documentation of customer interactions, requirements, and feedback for internal use
Collaboration with Product & Engineering Teams:
11. Provide the product team with insights into market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to influence product roadmaps and feature prioritization
12. Participate in product development discussions to ensure customer requirements are adequately addressed in future product releases
13. Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues encountered during the sales process
Technical Training & Knowledge Sharing:
14. Develop and deliver training sessions for internal teams and customers on our Android automotive solutions
15. Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in Android and automotive technologies, and share knowledge across the organization
Your profile and competencies to succeed
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Experience:
16. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical pre-sales, solution engineering, or a related role.
17. Proven experience in the automotive industry, with a strong understanding of automotive systems and the Android operating system.
18. Hands-on experience with Android development and integration in automotive environments is highly desirable.
Technical Skills:
19. Strong understanding of Android platforms, including Android Automotive OS, and their application in automotive systems.
20. Familiarity with automotive in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems.
21. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Kotlin is a plus.
Soft Skills:
22. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
23. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to address customer challenges.
24. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Other Requirements:
25. Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed.
26. A customer-centric mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional service.
What we can do for you
What We Offer:
27. Competitive salary and benefits package.
28. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive technologies and contribute to the future of connected vehicles.
29. Collaborative and innovative work environment with opportunities for career growth.
Benefits
30. Hands-on experience with the latest technology in a highly-scalable project with the leading industry leaders;
31. Have the chance to work in a Company that reaches millions of cars worldwide;
32. Working with a multicultural and talented team;
33. Hybrid work policy (1 day per week at the office);
34. Team Building activities, social events and monthly Padel and Football events;
35. Have free snacks and breakfast at the office;
36. Take our Electric company car home to test Apps and explore the country.
Why join us
FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.
With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than, people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.
In June, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than .
As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.