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Automotive
13 May 2025
Calle Unnérus

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
11 Apr 2025
Calle Unnérus

Automotive Work Packages: Compare Qualified Vendors 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 vendor network.

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
18 Dec 2024
Calle Unnérus

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

31 Jul 2024
Calle Unnérus

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.

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.

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.

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.

Automotive
06 May 2024
Calle Unnérus

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

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.

Hiring
05 Apr 2024
Calle Unnérus

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.

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.

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.

Automotive
07 Mar 2024
Calle Unnérus

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.

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.

News
07 Dec 2023
Calle Unnérus

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.

Tech Revolution
23 Oct 2023
Calle Unnérus

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
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.

Tech Revolution
16 Sep 2023
Calle Unnerus

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.

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.

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.

News
24 Aug 2023
Calle Unnérus

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.

Automotive
08 Aug 2023
Calle Unnerus

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

Automotive
03 Aug 2023
Calle Unnerus

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.

Tech Revolution
01 Aug 2023
Calle Unnérus

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.

Automotive
28 Jul 2023
Calle Unnerus

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.

Automotive
24 Jul 2023
Calle Unnerus

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.”

Hiring
21 Jul 2023
Calle Unnerus

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.

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.

Outreach
19 Jul 2023
Calle Unnerus

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.

Tech Revolution
03 Jul 2023
Calle Unnerus

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.

Tech Revolution
23 Jun 2023
Calle Unnerus

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 ?

Hiring
23 Jun 2023
Calle Unnerus

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.

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.

Automotive
13 May 2025
Calle Unnérus

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
11 Apr 2025
Calle Unnérus

Automotive Work Packages: Compare Qualified Vendors 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 vendor network.

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
18 Dec 2024
Calle Unnérus

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.

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.

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
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.

Automotive
06 May 2024
Calle Unnérus

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

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.

Automotive
07 Mar 2024
Calle Unnérus

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.

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.

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.

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.

Automotive
08 Aug 2023
Calle Unnerus

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

Automotive
03 Aug 2023
Calle Unnerus

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.

Automotive
28 Jul 2023
Calle Unnerus

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.

Automotive
24 Jul 2023
Calle Unnerus

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.”

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.

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!

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.

News
07 Dec 2023
Calle Unnérus

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.

News
24 Aug 2023
Calle Unnérus

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hiring
05 Apr 2024
Calle Unnérus

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.

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.

Hiring
21 Jul 2023
Calle Unnerus

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.

Hiring
23 Jun 2023
Calle Unnerus

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.

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.

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.

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