Locality Expert (d/f/m)

• *In this role, you will:**
• Conduct market research into automotive and mobility trends, including speed limits, electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS), advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), road regulations and infrastructure changes.
• Provide German market expertise to support policy development and interpretation, including statutory and implicit speed limits, road signage, regional traffic rules and other country-specific requirements.
• Monitor relevant government, transport authority and infrastructure sources to identify planned roadworks, maintenance, regulatory changes and other real-world developments that could affect map data.
• Support data quality by conducting quality checks, identifying edge cases and potential algorithm gaps, developing country-level quality insights and performing in-country drives to provide real-world feedback and data.
• Act as a subject-matter expert for Germany, supporting internal teams, client working groups and external outreach with government or transport authorities by providing local knowledge and context.
• *What you need to have to be considered**
• Professional experience in the **automotive industry, urban planning, traffic, transit, road infrastructure, traffic signals or road signage**, ideally with at least three years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of market research methodologies and the ability to translate research findings and local knowledge into actionable insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail, particularly when identifying data quality issues, patterns and edge cases.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and contribute effectively within cross-functional teams.
• **Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English.**
• *These will help you stand out**
• Knowledge of German road regulations, road signage, statutory and implicit speed limits and regional traffic rules.
• Familiarity with automotive mapping, navigation, ADAS, EV charging infrastructure or location-based data.
• Experience with quality assurance, data quality analysis or country-level data certification.
• Experience researching information from government, transport or infrastructure authorities and translating it into actionable insights.
• Experience working with public authorities, transport organisations or other external stakeholders on mobility or infrastructure-related topics.

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Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), table; dl-de/by-2-0; StarIn's calculation

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