EV Car Engineering VP~Director

Role Description The EV Car Engineering VP~Director will lead the end-to-end engineering strategy and execution for A.com’s electric vehicle platforms in a full-time, remote role. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing cross-functional engineering teams, aligning product and technology roadmaps, and ensuring that vehicle systems and software meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. This role will manage complex engineering programs, coordinate integration between mechanical, electrical, and software systems, and drive continuous improvement in development processes. The EV Car Engineering VP~Director will collaborate with product, operations, and senior leadership to define priorities, allocate resources, and remove blockers, while mentoring managers and engineers to support professional growth and high-quality delivery. The role also involves monitoring industry trends, evaluating new technologies, and representing engineering in executive-level discussions and partner engagements.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Engineering Management and Team Leadership skills, with experience guiding multi-disciplinary engineering organizations.
• Candidates should possess Software Development and Integration skills, with a background in architecting and integrating software systems for complex products.
• Candidates should possess Project Management skills, with a proven ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver large-scale engineering initiatives on schedule and within scope.
• Extensive experience in automotive or EV engineering, including vehicle systems, powertrain, battery technology, or embedded software, is highly beneficial.
• Ability to operate effectively in a remote environment, using modern collaboration tools and practices to lead distributed teams.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills, with comfort presenting to executive leadership and external partners.
• Advanced degree in engineering or a related technical field is preferred; substantial equivalent experience in senior engineering leadership roles will also be considered.

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