Principal Product Architect
Listed on 2026-07-12
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Engineering
Systems Engineer
We are a technology powerhouse that designs, engineers, and manufactures the world's most advanced automotive technology and hypercars. Bytes to bolts, Rimac is where everything happens.
Our teams develop and produce both hardware and software solutions for our flagship, record-breaking hypercar, the Nevera, as well as for other automotive manufacturers’ vehicles. Working on technology solutions for partners such as Porsche, Hyundai, Aston Martin, Koenigsegg, Automobili Pininfarina, and others, gives Rimac a unique position of a technology leader in the high-performance electric vehicle industry. The stakes are high.
As a fast-moving company, we nurture a high-performing culture. If you are interested in joining, you must be prepared for relentless learning, adapting, and embracing new technologies. We expect an easy-going person, but also self-driven, entrepreneurial, and highly independent in their work, that will enjoy rising to the challenge and have fun pushing the limits of technology.
Our expectations are high. And we can only achieve our goals with the dedication and collaboration of our exceptional team. Our ambition is to deliver and go the extra mile. We need to expand our already industry-leading team, find the best people, and lead the charge.
Responsibilities- Lead platform and product architecture projects, defining end‑to‑end concepts for batteries, e‑axles, and ECUs.
- Own overall product definition, including system architecture, functional decomposition, interfaces, and key performance targets.
- Drive feasibility studies, ensuring technical, industrial, cost, and timing viability across multiple use cases.
- Coordinate and guide internal and external stakeholders (engineering, testing, manufacturing, purchasing, suppliers, partners).
- Lead cross‑functional teams through platform development, concept creation, and early‑phase maturation.
- Define and approve platform and product architectures, technical choices, and interface specifications.
- Make architecture and technical trade‑off decisions balancing performance, cost, risk, reuse, and scalability.
- Ensure coherent, robust, and modular platform solutions aligned with the technology roadmap and business strategy.
- Represent the organization as the product architecture authority in internal and external technical discussions.
- Oversee readiness and smooth handover of platform definitions and architectures into development and customer projects.
- Strong technical background in batteries, e‑axles, and electronics.
- Proven experience with system‑level architecture and multi‑domain integration (mechanical, electrical, software, thermal, manufacturing).
- Demonstrated expertise in feasibility studies, simulations, and trade‑off evaluations.
- Strong leadership and decision‑making capabilities in technical and cross‑functional settings.
- Skilled in value engineering, platform standardization, modularization, and cost/performance optimization.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing external partners or suppliers.
- Excellent planning, tracking, and project management skills, with ability to manage budgets and resources.
- Strong communication skills and ability to align diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of automotive standards, technologies, and market trends.
- Proficiency in English.
- Working on exciting projects in a high-performance environment pushing the limits, moving science forward while working with the global automotive manufacturers on developing the latest automotive technology.
- Flexible working hours – align with your manager and work on your own schedule.
- Educational budget and internal education programs –at Rimac, we believe in the importance of continuous learning. We provide a range of educational programs and opportunities to support your growth, and we actively encourage you to expand your knowledge and skills. Embrace the chance to learn more and never stop your pursuit of knowledge at Rimac.
- Transportation support –we provide support by covering the costs of local public transportation. Rest assured, we've got you covered when it comes to commuting, ensuring your ease and convenience as a…
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