Head of Automotive Connectivity

DESCRIPTION

We are Ruptela, a telematics company providing solutions for fleet management and GPS tracking. 

We are a fast-growing and customer-centric company with big ambitions. Our vision is to power the most efficient use of transport. Today, we develop, design, and manufacture hardware and firmware products for fleet management and GPS tracking. We provide ready-to-use telematics solutions. Our team is united by the vision that is powering us to create the most efficient use of transport for a sustainable world. 

We are looking for a Head of Automotive Connectivity to lead our Automotive Connectivity team and drive the development of next-generation vehicle connectivity solutions. Our technology covers CAN, OBD, diagnostics, telematics interfaces, and advanced protocol research to ensure seamless data integration across products.

As a key member of our R&D department, you will be responsible for guiding the team through planning, prioritization, and delivery, while ensuring alignment with product, firmware, hardware, and commercial stakeholders. This role combines strong technical understanding with leadership, enabling you to solve complex connectivity challenges and set best practices for future growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the Automotive Connectivity team (planning, coordination, performance reviews);
• Define and maintain team structure, roles, and responsibilities;
• Own the strategy and roadmap for automotive connectivity solutions (CAN, OBD, diagnostics, new interfaces);
• Align team priorities with product, firmware, hardware, and sales teams;
• Oversee protocol research and reverse engineering activities;
• Approve and supervise implementation of connectivity solutions;
• Ensure high-quality data parsing, validation, and integration across products;
• Solve escalated compatibility and connectivity issues;
• Review and approve team documentation and release materials;
• Define best practices and development standards for connectivity-related work;
• Track team KPIs and ensure timely delivery of results;
• Represent the domain in internal leadership and customer-facing discussions.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience in technical project management (automotive, IoT, or embedded systems preferred);
• Strong background in automotive connectivity (CAN, OBD, diagnostics, telematics);
• Hands-on technical knowledge (firmware, hardware, or connectivity protocols);
• Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering results;
• Ability to define priorities, structure, and best practices;
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills;
• Problem-solving mindset, especially for complex connectivity issues;
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.).

COMPANY OFFERS

• Opportunity to work on interesting and different projects;
• Constant exposure to opportunities for professional growth;
• Ability to make a significant impact for the future of the company;
• Result-oriented approach to work, health-insurance and many other perks.

The salary for this role is from 3636,36 gross, based on the candidate’s knowledge, experience, and skillset. For candidates with significant experience and proven expertise, the salary offer may be reconsidered.