JD.com is ramping up recruitment as it prepares to enter the automotive market. On Wednesday evening, job listings from JD Auto surfaced on Chinese professional network Maimai, highlighting a series of high-paying positions aimed at building the team for the company’s new car business.

One of the openings, an algorithm role within the Retail Division, offers an annual salary of up to 1.23 million yuan(roughly $170,000), with preference for candidates who have prior experience in the automotive sector.

Another key role, Head of Automotive Sourcing and Procurement, comes with an annual package exceeding 1.1 million yuan($152,000) and requires 5–10 years of experience, along with familiarity with automotive parts procurement and supply chain management.