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SoC BSW Engineer Salary & Day Rate Benchmark Report 2026
Automotive
20 May 2026
Jaan Kiuru

SoC BSW Engineer Salary & Day Rate Benchmark Report 2026

The automotive industry is in the middle of its most significant architectural shift in decades. As vehicles move from dozens of distributed ECUs to centralized zonal compute platforms, the engineers who sit at the intersection of hardware and software, SoC BSW OS and Hypervisor specialists, have become critically scarce.

Hashlist: Building vehicles from the future
Automotive
17 Apr 2026
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Hashlist: Building vehicles from the future

The move to software-defined vehicles is forcing a structural change in how OEMs and Tier-1s build cars. Distributed ECU networks with tens to hundreds of nodes are being consolidated into zonal architectures backed by a small number of high-performance compute units. The implications run through every layer of the stack, and the biggest bottleneck right now is not the silicon or the software. It's finding engineers who can operate across both.

Pioneer Electronics CEO & former Continental SVP Werner Koestler joins Hashlist advisory board
News
25 Feb 2026
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Pioneer Electronics CEO & former Continental SVP Werner Koestler joins Hashlist advisory board

We’re pleased to announce that Werner Koestler has joined the Advisory Board of Hashlist!

Hashlist is going to NVIDIA GTC 2026
Automotive
17 Feb 2026
William Engblom

Hashlist is going to NVIDIA GTC 2026

Next-generation vehicles are no longer defined by mechanical systems alone. They are defined by silicon, software, and the ability to integrate complex compute platforms into production-grade automotive architectures. At NVIDIA GTC 2026, we will exhibit our solution to the semiconductor industry.

Hashlist joins COVESA
News
12 Dec 2025
Robert Laukas

Hashlist joins COVESA

We’ve joined Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA) to help shape the future of connected and software-defined vehicles!

New Product Launch: Hashlist Executive Consulting
All blogs
12 Nov 2025
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New Product Launch: Hashlist Executive Consulting

Today we’re excited to launch Hashlist Executive Consulting for a broader audience: 300+ automotive industry C-level executives for strategic, high-level advice to support your next growth phase in automotive.

Hashlist at IAA Mobility 2025: Our take on the push for EVs & SDVs
All blogs
16 Sep 2025
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Hashlist at IAA Mobility 2025: Our take on the push for EVs & SDVs

While 2025 has shown doubts on EVs and talks about going back to ICEs, this year’s IAA Mobility showed the opposite: The industry’s long-term direction hasn’t changed, and the future is electric, connected, and software-driven.

Beyond Buzzwords: 12 Data Points to Evaluate Next-Gen Automotive SDV Suppliers
Automotive
14 Jul 2025
Robert Laukas

Beyond Buzzwords: 12 Data Points to Evaluate Next-Gen Automotive SDV Suppliers

Most automotive OEMs & Tier1 suppliers have cautiously been following the SDV landscape for the past 2 years. AI has revolutionized development, making it a compelling reason to reassess supplier lists. Here are 12 data points to evaluate next-gen SDV suppliers more efficiently.

Former IBM Automotive Executive Dirk Wollschläger joins Hashlist advisory board
Automotive
13 May 2025
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Former IBM Automotive Executive Dirk Wollschläger joins Hashlist advisory board

We're happy to announce Dirk Wollschläger has joined the advisory board of Hashlist. Dirk has extensive experience in the automotive industry, including leading IBM's global Automotive, Aerospace & Defence industry.

Automotive Software & Services: Compare Qualified Suppliers with Hashlist
Automotive
11 Apr 2025
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Automotive Software & Services: Compare Qualified Suppliers with Hashlist

We have long believed that a connected ecosystem of automotive work and services can help everyone involved. Today, we continue pushing towards that vision with our extended suppliers network.

Europe's Automotive Outlook for 2025
Automotive
12 Feb 2025
William Engblom

Europe's Automotive Outlook for 2025

2025 comes with uncertainty. Is Europe’s automotive industry returning to normal, or will it continue declining? In this article, we will explore some of these uncertainties, and what can be done to mitigate them.

Automotive Suppliers: What to Expect in 2025?
Automotive
18 Dec 2024
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Automotive Suppliers: What to Expect in 2025?

2024 has been a challenging year for the Western automotive industry, directly reflecting on its main suppliers. Here are our thoughts on what to expect for 2025.

Hashlist: New Look, Same Platform
News
08 Nov 2024
Robert Laukas

Hashlist: New Look, Same Platform

To celebrate 10,000 Linkedin followers, we decided to revamp the look and feel of the Hashlist platform, to make it easier to use than ever before. Looking forward to meeting you on the inside!

How OEMs use Hashlist to keep delivering despite cutting thousands of jobs
Hiring
05 Sep 2024
William Engblom

How OEMs use Hashlist to keep delivering despite cutting thousands of jobs

Every week, there’s news about OEMs and Tier1s laying off thousands of people to decrease fixed costs. However, they must still deliver and invest in R&D to stay competitive. Here’s how Hashlist can help.

Why Western Automakers Must Boost R&D to Compete with China’s Automotive Dominance
Automotive
21 Aug 2024
Robert Laukas

Why Western Automakers Must Boost R&D to Compete with China’s Automotive Dominance

China already sells more electric vehicles than the rest of the world combined. Western automakers struggle to compete in China and will soon struggle in their home markets. A new direction is needed. Quickly.

How OEMs expand their tech capabilities with cross-border talent hubs
Hiring
06 Aug 2024
William Engblom

How OEMs expand their tech capabilities with cross-border talent hubs

In the past 5 years alone, some of the world’s largest OEMs have all decided to open new tech hubs internationally, away from their headquarters. We decided to look into the biggest reasons.

How Automotive Engineering Services Firms Use Hashlist to Win More Projects, Decrease Costs, and Increase Profits
Automotive
02 Aug 2024
Robert Laukas

How Automotive Engineering Services Firms Use Hashlist to Win More Projects, Decrease Costs, and Increase Profits

Automotive engineering services firms are important partners in the automotive sector’s tech-driven transformation. However, many firms are operating on an expensive fixed-cost model that squeezes profits. A new approach is needed.

Automotive Tech Hubs in the US
31 Jul 2024
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Automotive Tech Hubs in the US

The automotive industry in the United States has always been an industry of continuous technological innovation. The increasing need for electric vehicles, autonomous driving systems, and connected car technologies is fueling a new wave reshaping the traditional sector across Michigan, California, Texas, and more.

Most In-Demand Automotive Tech Jobs July 2024
Jobs
22 Jul 2024
William Engblom

Most In-Demand Automotive Tech Jobs July 2024

In July 2024, Hashlist saw a new heights of the amount of jobs in coming for ADAS Engineers, Testing & Validation roles, and Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineers.

Global Automotive AI Talent Footprint
Automotive
03 Jul 2024
Robert Laukas

Global Automotive AI Talent Footprint

Automotive AI experts are increasingly becoming more sought after as major automotive industry players race to develop crucial vehicle functionality, such as autonomous driving, predictive maintenance, battery optimisation, and a customized user experience. Therefore, we put together a comprehensive article, detailing major Western automotive AI talent hubs, looking at both cities and countries.

Managing External Talent Supplier Spend in Automotive
Hiring
21 May 2024
William Engblom

Managing External Talent Supplier Spend in Automotive

No matter which part of the automotive sector you work in, we can all agree that it’s a complex and collaborative industry. Most projects require support from external talent suppliers to access specific expertise and flexibility. In this article, we’ll focus on how to better manage the spend of these suppliers.

Industry Report: How Chinese OEMs Build Western Tech Organisations to Compete in the West.
Automotive
06 May 2024
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Industry Report: How Chinese OEMs Build Western Tech Organisations to Compete in the West.

How Chinese EV makers are establishing Western tech hubs to compete with Western OEMs & how Western OEMs can respond

Most In-Demand Automotive Tech Jobs April 2024
Jobs
09 Apr 2024
William Engblom

Most In-Demand Automotive Tech Jobs April 2024

We made a report of the most in-demand automotive tech jobs April 2024 on Hashlist and compared it to the broader automotive job market.

Hashlist: Re-Inventing the Engagement Model for External Talent Resources
Hiring
05 Apr 2024
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Hashlist: Re-Inventing the Engagement Model for External Talent Resources

We receive many questions about Hashlist’s engagement model for external talent resources. Therefore, we decided to create an article explaining exactly how it works and why it is the way forward for the industry.

Hashlist Takes 2nd Place in CLEPA's Competition for Next-Gen Automotive Solutions
News
25 Mar 2024
Robert Laukas

Hashlist Takes 2nd Place in CLEPA's Competition for Next-Gen Automotive Solutions

The most important SDV-related projects are not getting delivered due to long resource onboarding, heavy bureaucracy, and legacy talent agencies. Hashlist is a new approach: One platform to globally access automotive specialized tech talent to deliver your projects faster.

ARM's New AE Chips for Autonomous Driving: Everything You Need to Know
Automotive
15 Mar 2024
William Engblom

ARM's New AE Chips for Autonomous Driving: Everything You Need to Know

In an industry-first move, ARM has unveiled its groundbreaking Automotive Enhanced (AE) processors, setting a new benchmark for AI-driven vehicles. The Hashlist team took a look at why the launch could mark a significant leap in the automotive sector's capabilities in development speed and performance.

Legacy OEMs: How to Forge Strategic Partnerships and Navigate a Transforming Landscape
Automotive
07 Mar 2024
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Legacy OEMs: How to Forge Strategic Partnerships and Navigate a Transforming Landscape

The automotive landscape is transforming faster for legacy Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) than ever, with software-defined vehicles (SDVs) in the center, tough competition from new entrants, and overcoming a legacy background to compete in the new era of automotive.

Streamlining Contractor Onboarding for Automotive Companies
Hiring
23 Jan 2024
Robert Laukas

Streamlining Contractor Onboarding for Automotive Companies

Why onboarding external contractors has been so slow historically and how things are changing for today's automotive players.

Hashlist - 2023 in Review
News
07 Dec 2023
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Hashlist - 2023 in Review

As the year 2023 is coming to an end, we thought it might be a good time to reflect on the learnings, accomplishments, and future of Hashlist.

Why Are Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Skills the New Must-Have in Mobility?
Tech Revolution
23 Oct 2023
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Why Are Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Skills the New Must-Have in Mobility?

In this blog, we explore the ways in which mobility firms have struggled with cybersecurity and how finding and retaining the right talent can help you overcome your cybersecurity challenges.

Automotive Tech Hubs in India
Automotive
23 Oct 2023
Leo Stockford-Johansson

Automotive Tech Hubs in India

India has lately been one of the main expansion areas for automakers when it comes to increasing their software development capability. This blog post contains data on the largest tech hubs in India for the automotive sector, looking at the biggest players among OEMs and Suppliers.

Why Career Development is the Key to Retaining Tech Talent for Mobility Companies
Tech Revolution
16 Sep 2023
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Why Career Development is the Key to Retaining Tech Talent for Mobility Companies

According to a recent McKinsey report, lack of career development is the single biggest reason that tech workers are planning to leave the mobility sector. In this blog, we ask why and explain what you can do about it.

How Do the Automotive and Telecom Sectors Work Together to Develop New Technologies?
Automotive
03 Sep 2023
Richard Parfitt

How Do the Automotive and Telecom Sectors Work Together to Develop New Technologies?

Autonomous vehicles and their enormous data requirements mean that the telecom and automotive sectors are working together more and more.

Are Machine Learning Jobs in Demand for the Automotive Sector? According to Bosch, Absolutely.
Automotive
29 Aug 2023
Richard Parfitt

Are Machine Learning Jobs in Demand for the Automotive Sector? According to Bosch, Absolutely.

Between February and July 2023, German engineering giant Bosch was advertising for 750 jobs in machine learning, more than Tesla, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, GM and BMW put together.

Mobility Companies Becoming Software-Driven with the Hashlist Platform
News
24 Aug 2023
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Mobility Companies Becoming Software-Driven with the Hashlist Platform

Learn how the Hashlist platform helps mobility companies become software-driven faster and manage global tech hiring under one roof.

Driving Innovation: Automotive Tech Talent Global Hotspots
Automotive
08 Aug 2023
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Driving Innovation: Automotive Tech Talent Global Hotspots

Here we’ll take a look over the top global destinations where the world’s biggest automotive companies are harnessing the brightest tech minds

Chinese EVs: Disrupting the Global Automotive Industry
Automotive
03 Aug 2023
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Chinese EVs: Disrupting the Global Automotive Industry

In this blog we discuss abut how China has expanded its presence in the electric vehicle (EV) market, disrupting European and American market.

Industry 4.0 Global Software Hiring Footprint - Ultimate Guide
Tech Revolution
01 Aug 2023
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Industry 4.0 Global Software Hiring Footprint - Ultimate Guide

Our world is being reshaped by the touch of software, from cars to health records, defense systems to retail experiences. This in-depth industry 4.0 guide looks at software jobs across sectors like Automotive, Healthcare, Defense, Retail, Industrial Machinery, Energy, Financial Services, Electronics, Logistics & Supply Chain, and Telecommunications reveals a dynamic, evolving landscape.

The Astonishing Valuation Disparity: Tesla vs. Other Automakers
Automotive
28 Jul 2023
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The Astonishing Valuation Disparity: Tesla vs. Other Automakers

In this blog post, we will delve deeper into the reasons behind Tesla's astronomical valuation and how it stacks up against its competitors.

Navigating Complexity: The Software Challenges Facing Automotive Companies - 4 Ways to Succeed
Automotive
24 Jul 2023
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Navigating Complexity: The Software Challenges Facing Automotive Companies - 4 Ways to Succeed

In this blog post, we explore the thought-provoking complexities addressed in our recent episode of "Hiring in Tech" podcast, titled "Complexity in Automotive Companies Software.”

De-Risking Automotive Tech Hiring by Going International
Hiring
21 Jul 2023
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De-Risking Automotive Tech Hiring by Going International

International hiring has made a huge impact on tech hiring. Discover what are the factors involved and what impact it has created in mitigating the risk.

Do Automakers with Formula Teams Create More Advanced Software for their Consumer Vehicle Businesses?
Tech Revolution
19 Jul 2023
William Engblom

Do Automakers with Formula Teams Create More Advanced Software for their Consumer Vehicle Businesses?

Embark on a captivating exploration of how the cutting-edge software in Formula racing cars influences the technological advancements found in your everyday vehicle.

Investment Focus Shift: From Equipment to Software
Outreach
19 Jul 2023
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Investment Focus Shift: From Equipment to Software

Explore the reasons behind this investment focus shift and provide valuable insights on how to transform your software organisation for success.

The War for Software Talent: Industrial Companies Join the Fight‍
Tech Revolution
03 Jul 2023
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The War for Software Talent: Industrial Companies Join the Fight‍

Discover how the tech talent war has expanded beyond traditional tech giants as industrial companies from various sectors join the fight for software talent. Learn about the challenges, trends, and strategies in attracting and retaining top talent in a competitive market.

Embracing the Digital Age: How Traditional Non-Tech Companies Are Transforming into Tech-Driven Organisations
Tech Revolution
23 Jun 2023
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Embracing the Digital Age: How Traditional Non-Tech Companies Are Transforming into Tech-Driven Organisations

Non-tech companies are transforming into tech driven organisations effortlessly with time. Wanna discover how Nike, JPMorgan, Walmart, Starbucks did it ?

Driving Software Transformation in Automotive: Hiring the Best Tech Talent
Hiring
23 Jun 2023
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Driving Software Transformation in Automotive: Hiring the Best Tech Talent

The automotive industry is changing fast as vehicles become more connected, autonomous, and electric. Automotive companies need to recruit the best tech talent to stay ahead of the competition. Here are 8 strategies that can help automotive companies overcome the hiring challenges and build a strong software-focused workforce.

Global Automotive (OEM) Tech Talent Footprint
Automotive
08 Jun 2023
Calle Unnerus

Global Automotive (OEM) Tech Talent Footprint

The world of Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) technology is in a constant state of flux, driven by technological advancements, evolving market dynamics, and the quest for top talent. As companies strive to stay at the forefront of innovation, the choice of tech hubs becomes crucial for success. Hashlist delves into the exciting realm of tech hiring trends and explores the transformative shifts taking place in the biggest OEM tech hubs worldwide. This blog combines the data from some of the 30 largest OEMs.

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