Locality Expert (d/f/m)

Locality Expert (d/f/m)

Location: Berlin, Deutschland
Work model: Hybrid

About the role

As a Locality Expert (d/f/m) , you will make an impact by applying your knowledge of the German market and local road conditions to improve the freshness, accuracy and quality of automotive map data. You will research real-world changes, identify potential data and quality gaps, and provide local context to support policies, quality assurance and continuous improvements.

You will work collaboratively with policy, quality, product and other cross-functional teams, providing local expertise on road networks, traffic regulations, signage and mobility developments.

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Berlin, Germany . Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct market research into automotive and mobility trends, including speed limits, electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS), advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), road regulations and infrastructure changes.
• Provide German market expertise to support policy development and interpretation, including statutory and implicit speed limits, road signage, regional traffic rules and other country-specific requirements.
• Monitor relevant government, transport authority and infrastructure sources to identify planned roadworks, maintenance, regulatory changes and other real-world developments that could affect map data.
• Support data quality by conducting quality checks, identifying edge cases and potential algorithm gaps, developing country-level quality insights and performing in-country drives to provide real-world feedback and data.
• Act as a subject-matter expert for Germany, supporting internal teams, client working groups and external outreach with government or transport authorities by providing local knowledge and context.

What you need to have to be considered

• Professional experience in the automotive industry, urban planning, traffic, transit, road infrastructure, traffic signals or road signage , ideally with at least three years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of market research methodologies and the ability to translate research findings and local knowledge into actionable insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail, particularly when identifying data quality issues, patterns and edge cases.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and contribute effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English.

These will help you stand out

• Knowledge of German road regulations, road signage, statutory and implicit speed limits and regional traffic rules.
• Familiarity with automotive mapping, navigation, ADAS, EV charging infrastructure or location-based data.
• Experience with quality assurance, data quality analysis or country-level data certification.
• Experience researching information from government, transport or infrastructure authorities and translating it into actionable insights.
• Experience working with public authorities, transport organisations or other external stakeholders on mobility or infrastructure-related topics.