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 pr