San Jose, CA On-site Full-time USD 122,700 – 153,400 / year

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America is hiring an AD/ADAS Market Function Owner - Beta

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end beta program schedules, milestones, and risk mitigation plans; maintain transparent status updates for all stakeholders.
  • Coordinate software rollouts including over-the-air updates, on-demand features, app-based configurations, and vehicle variant coding across test vehicles.
  • Establish data collection objectives and partner with analytics teams to generate performance metrics; convert results into executive-ready reports.
  • Collaborate with regional partners to recruit qualified participants and deliver training materials that clearly communicate beta feature expectations.
  • Conduct real-world evaluations of AD/ADAS systems under North American driving conditions; gather and analyze performance data to document system behavior.
  • Use regional market knowledge to independently assess and rank issues for resolution, escalating critical items as needed.
  • Perform initial diagnosis of system malfunctions; manage defect tracking, assist functional teams in resolving issues, and verify corrections.
  • Prepare and distribute fault summaries and formal release recommendations on a defined schedule to relevant departments.
  • Offer technical guidance on compliance with US and Canadian regulatory and certification standards for AD/ADAS systems.
  • Analyze competitor technologies in terms of functionality, performance, and driver monitoring capabilities; provide development teams with comparative insights and improvement suggestions.
  • Develop system and component performance criteria based on US road environments, driver patterns, and customer needs.
  • Align local requirements with global function owners and external development partners to ensure consistency across vehicle programs.
  • Present technical findings and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders to guide product evolution and testing focus.
  • Maintain consistent communication with internal and external collaborators to monitor changes in timelines and interdependencies.
  • Assist related engineering groups with feature development, troubleshooting, and release readiness updates.
  • Design test strategies, routes, methodologies, and reporting structures tailored to ADAS validation projects.
  • Define and monitor key performance indicators linked to ADAS testing outcomes.
  • Lead process optimization initiatives and share testing results and best practices with international validation teams.
  • Investigate US-specific traffic scenarios and environmental factors impacting AD/ADAS system performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
  • Eligibility for up to 15 company-recognized holidays annually
  • Flexible paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave benefits for salaried staff
  • Tuition reimbursement for qualifying educational programs
  • Wellness and fitness expense reimbursement options

Work Arrangement

On-site

Other

  • Relocation assistance is not available for this role, whether within the country or internationally.
  • This position may involve access to export-controlled technology, hardware, or software regulated under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774, and potentially technical data, defense articles, or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130. As a result, the company may be required to secure an export license or authorization in compliance with U.S. law.
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Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America

At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, we translate local technology requirements into the most desirable cars for customers in North America and we pioneer the most desirable technologies from North America for Mercedes-Benz.

We take pride in our pioneering culture and our work ranges from design and development of hyper-personalized experiences, automated drive systems and electrified powertrains to adapting and certifying Mercedes-Benz cars for the North American market.

Our teams focus on key areas including digital experiences, design, electrified powertrains, and market adaptation & certification, driving innovation across the Mercedes-Benz portfolio in AI, autonomous driving, and sustainable mobility.

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Job Details
Department Autonomous Driving – Sys Eng and V&V (4108)
Category other
Posted a month ago