As a Senior UI/UX Designer within the Digital Cockpit group, you will help shape user-centric experiences for next-generation in-vehicle systems—including Android Automotive OS, digital clusters, audio systems, AI-powered cabin interfaces, and ADAS visualizations. You’ll also support the UX/UI design of software toolchains, including audio tuning tools and middleware configuration interfaces used by global OEMs and development teams.The ideal candidate blends a passion for design and human-centered innovation with the technical fluency to thrive in a fast-paced automotive technology environment. This individual will not only create, prototype, and validate compelling user experiences—they will also oversee external design vendors and collaborate with UX research partners.YOUR ROLEDesign Vision: Create intuitive, innovative user interfaces and workflows for in-vehicle digital cockpit components—cluster HMI, Android Automotive, driver and cabin monitoring systems, voice interaction systems, and ADAS visual cues.Tooling UX: Lead design and usability efforts for internal software tools, including middleware configuration platforms and audio system tuning suitesCross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with software engineers, product managers, system architects, and embedded systems teams to deliver designs that are both aesthetically compelling and technically feasibleVendor Oversight: Manage and guide external UI/UX design firms to ensure consistency with Aptiv’s brand, usability standards, and performance KPIsUX Research Engagement: Collaborate with research partners to define study parameters, analyze user feedback, and apply insights into iterative designDesign Systems: Contribute to and help evolve Aptiv’s global design language and UX guidelines in-vehicle experiences, and system design tools.(Some international travel will be required for collaboration with partners and internal teams).YOUR BACKGROUNDBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic/Interaction Design, Computer Science, or related field5+ years of hands-on experience in UX/UI design, ideally within automotive, embedded systems, or complex user interface ecosystemsStrong portfolio showcasing UI designs, interactive prototypes, and documentation for multimodal user experiences (touch, voice, haptic, visual)Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe CC, Axure, Sketch, and relevant prototyping softwareSolid understanding of accessibility, responsive design, and UX for embedded/HMI systemsExperience working with external vendors and research agencies is a strong plusExcellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills in a cross-functional environmentWHY 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:Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved onesWell-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking eventsHybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary.Access to sports groups and Multisport cardAPPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!#LI-PP1Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: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.
