Autoliv’s primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance—so we never compromise on quality. System complexity is increasing. Autoliv needs to shift from project‑specific solutions to platform‑based reuse while balancing safety, cost, manufacturability, and sustainability—starting with early architectural decisions. As Director System Architecture & Platforms, you will ensure Autoliv’s next‑generation safety systems are architected as coherent physical–digital platforms, integrating mechanical, electrical, electronics, and software domains into globally scalable, manufacturable, and future‑ready solutions.
What you will lead
· Own and lead end‑to‑end system and platform architecture across mechanical, electrical, electronics, and software domains.
· Drive the transition from local/project designs to platform reuse across regions and product lines.
· Establish architecture governance, standardized interfaces, decision rights, and platform KPIs.
· Lead cross‑domain trade‑offs to prevent local optimization and enable quality, industrialization, and lifecycle performance. [
· Sponsor proof‑of‑concept initiatives and shape technology roadmaps aligned with product and platform strategies.
Key deliverables
· Integrated system/platform architectures across domains
· System‑level interface control and architectural decision records
· Platform governance models and KPIs
What you bring
· Strong people leader who can influence, align, and inspire senior engineering teams.
· Strong system‑thinking mindset with credibility across engineering disciplines.
· Extensive experience in systems engineering, product development, and Hardware/Software integration. Preferably from an OEM perspective.
· Proven ability to lead in complex, global matrix organizations.
· Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems, or equivalent).
At Autoliv, your decisions shape not only products, but how teams collaborate to deliver scalable, industrialized innovation that saves lives—every day.
More lives saved – more life lived!
Autoliv, Inc. is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. We develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels and pedestrian protection systems for all major automotive manufacturers in the world. Our products save 37,000 lives and prevent 450,000 injuries each year.
Our ~65,000 employees in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We have 13 technical centers, with 20 test tracks.
In the world of automotive occupant safety, we were the first to introduce the two- and three-point seat belt system and airbags for front and side impacts. We were also the first to launch pyrotechnic belt pretensioners and pedestrian protection systems.
Autoliv, Inc. is a publicly traded Delaware U.S. corporation with its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. The shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ALV) and the Swedish Depository Receipts on Nasdaq Stockholm (ALIV sdb). For more information go to www.autoliv.com.
