Senior Technology & Platform Developer for 2 Wheel / Focus Bicycle Tires (m/f/diverse) - REF98189P

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. 

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.

As a Technology & Platform Development Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Continental's bicycle tire portfolio. Working at the interface of technology development, product development, manufacturing, testing, and process development, you will develop and implement technologies that enable the next generation of bicycle tire performance.

Your main tasks and responsibilities are:

• Developing, validating, and implementing new bicycle tire technologies, construction concepts, and platform solutions with a strong focus on achieving next-generation performance levels
• Driving innovation activities from initial idea generation through validation and industrialization in close cooperation with material development, manufacturing, process development, and product development
• Building deep technical expertise in tire construction, performance mechanisms, materials, and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for future developments
• Identifying technology gaps, understanding root causes, and developing robust technical solutions to achieve ambitious performance targets for athletes and cyclists across diverse applications
• Exploring and evaluating new manufacturing concepts and processes that can unlock future product and technology capabilities
• Planning, executing, and evaluating prototypes, risk assessments, testing programs, simulations, and technical investigations
• Leading technical projects and task forces while actively contributing to the engineering work required for successful execution
• Analyze industry trends, benchmark competitors, conduct patent screenings and derive future technology opportunities
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, suppliers, universities, and industry organizations to support technical development and innovation
• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Natural Sciences, or a comparable field 
• Several years of experience in R&D, technology development, product development, manufacturing, testing & simulation, or process development
• Experience driving technically challenging projects and delivering results in cross-functional environments
• Strong technical curiosity and the desire to understand products, technologies, and processes beyond the surface level
• Passion for Bicycle preferred
• Ideally cross-move experience
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively across organizational interfaces and build strong stakeholder networks
• Fluent English language skills

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

• Attractive compensation: We reward exceptional qualifications and experience with an above-tariff salary.
• Flexibility that fits your life: Whether mobile working, part-time models, flexible working hours, or sabbaticals – together we find a working model that suits your individual needs.
• Time off that truly matters: Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation per year.
• Secure your future: With our company pension plan, we already invest today in your financial security of tomorrow.
• Career with perspective: We actively support you in shaping your career through individual trainings, access to learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning, and a wide range of development opportunities.
• Borderless opportunities: As an EU citizen, you can work remote from other EU countries for up to 40 days per year – offering greater freedom and international flexibility.
• Exclusive employee benefits: Take advantage of attractive discounts and a wide range of employee benefits.
• Stay fit – nationwide: With our comprehensive range of health and wellness initiatives, you stay active – wherever you are in Germany.
• Sustainable mobility: Use our “JobRad” bike leasing program and secure your preferred bicycle at attractive conditions – for more fitness, climate protection, and enjoyment on your daily commute.
• A family-friendly culture: We support you with various offers that help balance work and family life, such as on-site childcare places and free emergency childcare services.
• Support when it matters most: The Fürstenberg Institute provides you with a confidential external point of contact for professional advice and support in both personal and professional matters.
• A work environment that embraces diversity: Look forward to working in a diverse and international environment through collaboration with our global locations.

For more information about the employee benefits you can expect at Continental, please visit our benefits page. If you would like to learn more about our location, feel free to visit our site page: Continental Hannover Stöcken.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values: Trust, for one another, passion to win and freedom to act - we are looking forward to receiving your application.

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