IT Specialist for AI and DevOps Automotive (m/f/d)

Wetzlar PRDC Office

Full-time

Permanent employee

Your mission

About the Role
Support the technical deployment of Pioneer's Claude AI platform and implement the IT integrations connecting Pioneer R&D EU, Pioneer HQ, and CarUX into an operationally integrated infrastructure. This is a permanent hands-on engineering role: the AI platform requires continuous operation, security hardening, and scaling; IT environment integration must be maintained and extended as the Pioneer and CarUX ecosystem evolves.

Core Technology Stack

Cloud & AI Platform
· Azure / M365 / Azure Proxy
· AWS Bedrock EU / Google Vertex AI EU
· RBAC, DLP & SSO
· Claude API / Claude Cowork
· Audit Logging & Monitoring

IT DevOps Support
· Automotive Development Toolchain
· ISO 27001 / IATF 16949 / IT Security & Compliance

Key Responsibilities

FOCUS 1 – AI Platform
Azure Proxy, RBAC & IT Security & Compliance Setup
Set up and configure the Azure Proxy layer for Claude API traffic, including audit logging, RBAC, DLP controls, and SSO integration with Pioneer's M365 environment. Implement data classification enforcement and access controls ensuring all AI usage complies with Pioneer's security policies and IT Security & Compliance requirements.

IT Security & Compliance & IT Security Hardening
Implement IT security controls required for IT Security & Compliance-aligned AI platform operation. Configure network segmentation, endpoint controls, and threat monitoring. Support IT security review. Validate MCP architecture compatibility with existing Pioneer toolchain including Git, Jira, Polarion, and CI/CD pipelines.

Vertex AI EU / AWS Bedrock EU Deployment
Deploy and configure the EU-hosted Claude model endpoint via Google Vertex AI EU or AWS Bedrock EU. Migrate API clients from Anthropic direct to the EU infrastructure. Validate data residency, IT Security & Compliance, and operational continuity. Support migration activities and operational continuity during rollout.

Claude Cowork Rollout
Support the rollout of Claude Cowork desktop application to all Pioneer staff. Configure user provisioning, access controls, and usage monitoring. Set up per-team AI budget caps and token limit controls according to defined company policies. Maintain the AI usage monitoring dashboard for IT and Finance reporting.

FOCUS 2 - DevOps
Automotive DevOps & Toolchain Support

Operate and maintain automotive development tools such as:

Source Code Management as Bitbucket, GitHub,
Jenkins, Gitlab, or other CI/CD systems
Artifactory, Nexus, or comparable artifact repositories
Polarion, Monaco, Enterprise Architect or similar requirements/ALM systems
Vector tools (CANoe, vTESTstudio) or OEM‑specific toolchains

Support build environments for C/C++, embedded Linux, AUTOSAR, or model‑based development
Troubleshoot CI pipelines, build failures, and integration issues
Manage user access, permissions, and project configurations
Automate recurring tasks using Python, Bash, or PowerShellCollaborate with software engineers to improve tool performance and reliability

Your profile

Completed training or university degree in IT, computer science, or comparable field
Serveral years professional IT experience
Strong knowledge of common AI platforms
Experience with Claude AI Platform is an advantage
Experience with Automotive DevOps tools and Automotive engineering tool chain is an advantage
Scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
Strong problem‑solving mindset and service‑oriented communication style
Open minded personality, eager for driving innovation
Fluent in English; German is a plus

Why us?

A role with real impact on our engineering productivity
Future oriented challenges in establishing AI tools for our development processes and beyond
Modern IT environment with freedom to improve and automate
Collaboration with experienced software, test, and systems engineers
Opportunities for specialization in AI tranfformation topics
Flexible working hours and hybrid work options
A supportive team culture with short decision paths
An attractive salary package
Hybrid working to ensure a positive work-life balance
Exciting projects in the automotive industry with renowned OEMs
An international working atmosphere in an innovative company

About us

Pioneer. More Than Just A Technology Company.

Pioneer’s legacy began in 1930, when the founder Nozomu Matsumoto had a life-changing experience of listening to music reproduced from imported hi-fi dynamic speakers. He was so impressed with the soul-stirring sound that he decided to make great-sounding dynamic speakers for others to enjoy. Matsumoto’s passion and belief in sharing a thrilling sensation with others runs in the Pioneer Group’s philosophy “Move the Heart and Touch the Soul,” which has guided us in decision-making in business for decades.

Today, Pioneer is a leading manufacturer of top-tier automotive products developed specifically for automotive vehicles.

So, who do we serve? We serve the melody of music, the rhythm of the road, and most importantly, you. For those who cherish music, who relish every drive, and who value moments with their loved ones, Pioneer is your companion, because at the heart of it all, we believe in enriching everybody's in-car life.