Nicolas Amringer

CEO

Lippstadt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany17 yrs 2 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in automotive software and ECU validation.
Led international development teams and M&A activities.
Contributed to industry standards and patents.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a highly skilled automotive software architect specializing in simulation and validation technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ArchitectureTechnical LeadershipEmbedded SoftwareProject ManagementResearch And DevelopmentSoftware Development

Other Skills

AutomotiveProduct StrategySimulationDigital TwinVirtual ECUM&A EvaluationsTechnical EvaluationsIntegration PlanningAUTOSARCybersecurityCI/CD PracticesRequirements AnalysisStakeholder AlignmentConcept DevelopmentPrototype Development

About

I build advanced automotive testing, simulation and digital‑twin solutions that help OEMs and suppliers validate complex electronic systems with greater speed and confidence. My work spans the full development lifecycle, from hands‑on engineering to software architecture, product strategy and technical leadership. I am an expert in automotive software and in the simulation and validation of ECUs across MIL, SIL and HIL environments. As a product architect, I define technical product concepts, shape long‑term product direction and ensure that architecture, strategy and customer needs come together in a coherent vision. Over the years, I’ve led international development teams, driven technical product visions and collaborated with people at every level of an organization to align technology and strategy. I’ve contributed to industry standards and supported the creation of patents and publications. My experience includes customer collaboration, roadmap definition, product architecture work and involvement in M&A evaluations and integration planning. At my core, I combine deep technical understanding with strategic thinking to move products, teams and organizations forward.

Experience

17 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

6 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

5 yrs

Current Experience

Synopsys inc

3 roles

R&D Architect, Virtual Prototyping Solutions for Automotive

Promoted

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Remote

Responsible for steering the technical direction and advancing market‑leading automotive testing and simulation solutions in the context of electronics digital twins (eDT). Worked across the full organizational spectrum, from VP‑level strategic discussions to hands‑on collaboration with developers, to ensure alignment, feasibility, and long‑term product impact. Focused on simulation and validation of virtual ECUs and on shaping the next generation of digital twin technologies.
Played a key role in M&A activities, including technical evaluations, integration planning, and the conceptual design of how acquired technologies could be embedded into the existing product ecosystem. Drove new product integration concepts and ensured that architectural decisions supported scalability, interoperability, and future growth. Mentored developers, supported onboarding as a buddy for new hires, and fostered a collaborative, high‑performance engineering culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Specifying and conceptualizing product functionalities and technical strategies
Developing prototypes and leading expert groups and international development teams
Communicating technical direction across all levels, from executives to engineering teams
Supporting customer projects, roadmap creation, and strategic M&A discussions
Driving the technical product vision and conceptualizing new product integrations
Building and expanding development partnerships
Mentoring developers and supporting onboarding of new hires
Contributing to marketing and technology positioning

AutomotiveProduct ArchitectureProduct StrategyTechnical LeadershipSimulationDigital Twin+2

R&D Principal Engineer, Virtual Prototyping Solutions for Automotive

Promoted

Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr · Remote

R&D Senior Staff Engineer, Virtual Prototyping Solutions for Automotive

Apr 2021 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Remote

Hella

Embedded Software Architect ADAS/AD

Oct 2019 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos · Hybrid

Responsible for designing and implementing software architectures for automotive radar ECUs, with a strong focus on AUTOSAR Classic, cybersecurity, Ethernet‑based communication, and modern CI/CD practices. Supported future technology topics and collaborated closely with OEMs and suppliers to align architectural concepts and ensure long‑term system viability.
Key Responsibilities:
Designing and implementing software architectures for radar ECUs
Supporting future technology and strategy topics
Collaborating with OEMs and suppliers on system concepts

Embedded SoftwareAUTOSARCybersecurityCI/CD Practices

Dspace

5 roles

Technical Project Manager

Oct 2018 – Sep 2019 · 11 mos · On-site

Successfully drove the implementation of an advanced ADAS/AD sensor simulation toolchain for a major German OEM as part of a one‑year lead customer project. Led a cross‑functional team of 10 specialists and collaborated closely with product management, sales, engineering, and product development. Served as the primary point of contact for the customer, translated complex requirements into actionable product roadmap items, and ensured alignment across all internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership of an OEM customer project
Requirements analysis and stakeholder alignment
Translating customer needs into internal development streams
Ensuring adherence to timelines and quality targets

Project ManagementRequirements AnalysisStakeholder Alignment

Senior Research Engineer

Promoted

Oct 2015 – Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos · On-site

Led concept and prototype development in the domains of instruction set simulation and co‑simulation technologies. Contributed to multiple research projects focused on distributed co‑simulation and played a key role in shaping the Modelica DCP (Distributed Co‑Simulation Protocol) standard. Combined deep technical expertise with cross‑functional collaboration to drive innovation, standardization, and practical implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
Development of industry standards
Technology analysis and evaluation
Concept creation and prototype development
Planning and execution of system commissioning
Participation in customer meetings and expert groups
Generation of patent ideas
Authoring publications and conference contributions

Concept DevelopmentPrototype DevelopmentTechnology AnalysisResearch and Development

Software Developer

Oct 2008 – Sep 2015 · 6 yrs 11 mos · On-site

Developed core functionalities for multiple software products in the domain of ECU testing and virtual validation, including SystemDesk, VEOS, and ControlDesk. Combined requirements analysis, concept design, implementation, and testing to deliver robust, user‑focused solutions. Contributed to advancing virtual ECU workflows and real‑time platform integration within the automotive toolchain.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements analysis and concept development
Implementation of product features
Creation and execution of software tests

Software DevelopmentRequirements AnalysisTesting

Student Assistant

Oct 2006 – Sep 2008 · 1 yr 11 mos · On-site

Developed prototypes and product‑ready solutions in the field of automotive bus systems and real‑time testing. Focused on building reliable internal tools and components that enhanced testing workflows, communication interfaces, and system integration capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Development of prototypes and product features
Internal tool development to support engineering and testing workflows
Implementation and refinement of automotive communication interfaces
Contribution to real‑time testing solutions and system integration

PrototypingInternal Tool Development

Intern

Jan 2006 – Mar 2006 · 2 mos · On-site

Implemented tools for the automated build of product software modules, replacing a previously document‑driven, centrally integrated workflow. This transformation significantly reduced development turnaround times and empowered teams to develop and validate product features much faster. The tools included both GUI and CLI interfaces, detailed statistics views, and intelligent dependency resolution to ensure efficient and reliable module builds.
Key Responsibilities:
Development of internal tools for automated software builds
Improvement of build workflows, including GUI/CLI features and dependency handling
Collaboration with development teams to streamline productivity

Tool DevelopmentWorkflow Improvement