Senior Solution Architect

Alibaba Cloud is seeking an experienced Senior Architect with expertise in cloud computing, AI/ML, and automotive/industrial solutions to lead cutting‑edge projects for enterprise customers across Europe, especially in the German‑speaking region.Based in Germany, you will design scalable, compliant cloud architectures while driving Alibaba Cloud’s AI and industry‑specific solutions in key sectors such as autonomous driving, Industrial 4.0, and fintech.As a technical leader you will bridge global innovation with the market needs, ensuring solutions align with EU regulations (e.g., GDPR, 5GGA) and industry standards.ResponsibilitiesTechnical LeadershipDesign large‑scale, compliant cloud infrastructures (e.g., hybrid/multi‑cloud, edge computing) for AI workloads such as LLMs, computer vision, and MLOps.Solve complex challenges in distributed systems, real‑time data processing, and low‑latency inference for mission‑critical applications.Architect AI/ML‑powered cloud solutions for industrial and automotive clients (e.g., predictive maintenance, digital twins, autonomous driving data platforms).Industry‑Specific SolutionsAutomotive/Autonomous Driving: Design V2X communication platforms, autonomous driving data lakes (sensor fusion, simulation/testing), and compliance frameworks.Industrial 4.0: Develop cloud‑native architectures for smart factories (OPC UA, MQTT, ROS/ROS2 integration) and IIoT (time‑series databases, edge AI).Lead technical pre‑sales (POCs, RFPs) for European enterprises, translating business needs into scalable architectures.Collaborate with partners (OEMs, ISVs, universities) to expand Alibaba Cloud’s AI/cloud ecosystem in Europe.Global AlignmentCoordinate with China/EMEA teams to adapt global product roadmaps for European regulations (e.g., data sovereignty).QualificationsMandatory:10+ years in cloud architecture (Alibaba Cloud, AWS, Azure) and AI/ML (TensorFlow, PyTorch, LLMs, MLOps).3+ years as a lead architect for multinational clients (Europe experience preferred).Expertise in two or more of the following domains: automotive, autonomous driving, Industrial 4.0, fintech, etc.Fluency in English and German (business/technical); Chinese is a plus.Preferred:Experience with autonomous driving stacks (perception, simulation, middleware such as Cyber‑RT/Autoware).Familiarity with automotive standards.Hands‑on with PLM/SCADA systems, predictive maintenance, or digital twins.Knowledge of IEC 62443, Gaia‑X, or factory data compliance.Seniority LevelMid‑Senior levelEmployment TypeFull‑timeJob FunctionEngineering and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr