McLaren

We are recruiting for a Head of Connectivity to join our Autonomous, Connected Mobility and AI team in Woking. As Head of Connectivity, you will lead the development and integration of McLaren’s full-stack vehicle connectivity platform, enabling real-time data exchange between in-vehicle systems, the cloud AI infrastructure, and user applications. This role will ensure that our fleet is a seamlessly connected, intelligent platform capable of supporting next-generation autonomy and digital mobility services.

You will be responsible for all layers of the connectivity stack — including V2C, C2V, V2X, OTA, and app integration — while delivering secure, scalable, and regulation-compliant interfaces between vehicles and the cloud. You will work closely with the Heads of Cloud, ADAS/AD, and Cybersecurity to ensure that our connected vehicle ecosystem supports AI lifecycle operations, predictive diagnostics, and fleet-wide learning workflows.

As a Head of Connectivity you’ll:

• Own the technical architecture for all real-time vehicle connectivity, including vehicle-to-cloud (V2C), cloud-to-vehicle (C2V), and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication
• Lead the development and deployment of OTA infrastructure, enabling AI model updates, software enhancements, and regulatory-compliant vehicle upgrades
• Define and operate a robust remote diagnostics and telemetry platform that supports predictive maintenance, cloud-based analytics, and edge-triggered event workflows
• Partner with the Cloud and ADAS/AD Cloud teams to ensure efficient ingestion, routing, and synchronization of vehicle data into model pipelines
• Oversee integration of real-time mobile app services for personalized remote control, user interaction, and connected UX features
• Collaborate with Safety and Cybersecurity teams to maintain encrypted, compliant, and high-availability communication infrastructure
• Define connectivity protocols and standards that align with global privacy, OTA safety, and vehicle data governance regulations
• Drive integration of future mobility protocols (e.g., V2X extensions, localized edge infrastructure) that enhance safety, traffic intelligence, and fleet coordination

• Proven experience designing and operating connected vehicle platforms or large-scale mobility IoT systems

• Deep knowledge of OTA architectures, telematics platforms, and vehicle-to-cloud protocols
• Strong technical expertise in 5G, C-V2X, MQTT, gRPC, and streaming communication stacks
• Experience leading cross-functional delivery of secure, low-latency connectivity infrastructure integrated with AI, cloud, and vehicle domains
• Familiarity with connected mobility regulatory frameworks, automotive cybersecurity, and digital UX integration patterns