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Founded in 2002, AutoAlert is the leading automotive software and data mining provider, enhancing customer relationships that lead to repeat sales, service, and increased loyalty. AutoAlert's mission ...

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How much do automotive software sales jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for automotive software sales in the United States is $63,500.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,500.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced in Automotive Software Sales roles?

Professionals in Automotive Software Sales often encounter challenges such as keeping up with rapid technological advancements, understanding complex client requirements, and navigating long sales cycles with multiple decision-makers. Successfully addressing these issues typically requires continuous learning and close collaboration with product development, marketing, and technical teams. Building trust with clients and clearly communicating the value proposition of your software solution are key to overcoming these hurdles. Embracing these challenges can strengthen your industry expertise and enhance your problem-solving skills, ultimately leading to greater career advancement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Automotive Software Sales position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Automotive Software Sales, you need a solid understanding of automotive technology, sales acumen, and industry-specific knowledge, often supported by a degree in business, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with CRM platforms, sales automation tools, and an understanding of automotive software solutions—such as diagnostics, telematics, or fleet management systems—is highly valuable. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills help professionals connect with clients and drive success in a competitive market. These skills and qualities are crucial to effectively identifying client needs, presenting tailored solutions, and achieving ambitious sales targets in the evolving automotive technology industry.

What is an Automotive Software Sales job?

An Automotive Software Sales job involves selling software solutions designed for the automotive industry. This can include dealership management systems, telematics, vehicle diagnostics, fleet management, or autonomous driving software. Sales professionals in this field work with automotive manufacturers, dealerships, and service providers to understand their software needs and offer tailored solutions. They often handle lead generation, client negotiations, software demonstrations, and post-sales support. Strong industry knowledge, technical expertise, and sales skills are essential for success in this role.

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Infographic showing various Automotive Software Sales job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,500 per year, or $30.5 per hour.
Senior Product Line Manager - Automotive Software

Senior Product Line Manager - Automotive Software

Aptiv

Troy, MI • On-site

$120K - $158K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Senior Product Line Manager - Automotive Software

Citizenship Clearance Required

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY & THE TEAM

This role is a part of our Active Safety User Experience Segment at WindRiver. This is an exciting, high impact role for aPrincipalProductManagerwith a passion for mission critical software whoseeksto impact customersglobally.

Responsibilities

As a member ofEdgeProduct Management team,you willbe theadvising products'direction as it pertains to the automotive market, specifically ADAS, IVI, and fusion systems.
You will collaborate with the rest of the Product Management team who works horizontally on VxWorks, Helix Platform, Wind River Linux LTS andeLxrto ensure that the technical and business justifications are documented and understood. To that end, you will aggregateinput fromexternalcustomers, sales, market research, fellow product managers, partners, etc.,to execute againstthebroad product strategy and drive product truth. You willbe the single threaded leader for the auto market and owntheautomotiveroadmap and its rationalization, understandingthe competitive landscape, to ensure revenue growth. You will work in close partnership withAptiv stakeholders, andexperiencedProduct Management, Engineering,Salesteams..

About you

You are a PrincipalProductManager or similarwith experiencein automotive software,complex platforms, middleware,and associated toolsand technologies.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Acombined 10+ years ofexperience at a Tier 1 or OEM working on software stacks with an RTOS or Linux.
  • Strong familiarity with ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
  • EffectiveProduct Management skills includingtrend analysis, roadmap creation, prioritization and backlog,customer requirementsgathering, market sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM),etc.
  • Ability to articulateautomotive software trends.
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and incomplete information.
  • Demonstrated application of business rationalization against a technical product.
  • Demonstrated experience writing requirements forengineering.
  • Strong analytical abilities, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong collaboration mindset.
  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field, MBA a plus. Bachelor's degree with suitable experience.

Minimal travel is required (5%).

Benefits

  • Flexible home office! We offer the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule or 100% remote.
  • NamedTop Workplacefor the 8th year in a row.
  • Wind River's commitment toDEIB.
  • 100% Employee covered Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance*
  • Flexible Time Off policy* + 12 observed Holidays.
  • 401K with company match.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Wellness Benefits throughUnmind.


*varies by region and country

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this role's listed grade level is currently $170,000 to $200,000 plus a bonus for Colorado, New York, and New Jersey residents, and $188,000 to $220,000 plus a bonus for SF Bay Area, Greater Seattle, NYC, and Washington, DC, residents. Salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities of the applicant, and equity with other team members. Employees in this role are also eligible for the following benefits in accordance with the terms of the Company's plans: health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, flex time off, eligibility to enroll in 401k, and 12 paid holidays

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Wind River is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, HIV status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status including pregnancy, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.Wind River will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on these characteristics.

To learn more, visit Wind Riveratwww.windriver.com.

Security Clearance Requirements

Successful candidates must engage in a security clearance processin regards totheir citizenshipin order toperform fundamental job duties, as perapplicable law. In particular, candidates with certain citizenship may not be able to perform such fundamental job duties. Currently, this includes citizensof the following countries: Belarus; Burma; China; Cuba; Iran; North Korea; Syria; Venezuela; Afghanistan; Cambodia; Central African Republic; Cyprus;Democratic Republic of Congo; Ethiopia; Eritrea; Haiti; Iraq; Lebanon; Libya; Russia; Somalia; South Sudan; Sudan; Zimbabwe. The security clearanceprocess may take a significant amount of time to complete, and any offer of employment will be contingent on the candidate's legal ability to perform thefundamental job duties. Wind Riveris committed to meeting its obligations to candidates under applicable human rights law and privacy law in thisregard.

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.