(Senior) Systems Architect - Autonomous Driving (all genders)

Join us as a (Senior) Systems Architect - Autonomous Driving (MaaS) (all genders) in our AD Strategy team and help shape the future of autonomous mobility!

AD Strategy defines the target picture and roadmap for our self-driving system powering mobility-as-a-service. We connect deep tech with business outcomes-aligning sensors, compute, AI, safety, and partners-so we can scale safe, reliable, and cost-effective autonomous operations.

In this senior role, you will lead the system-level definition of our next-gen SDS, run technology scouting and vendor evaluations, design PoCs, and drive C-level decision materials. You will partner closely with AD Software/Hardware, Safety, Simulation/Validation, Procurement, and external vendors.

What you will do

• Own the target system architecture for MaaS (sensor suite, compute/platform, AI stack interfaces, data flows, safety concept, and key interfaces).

• Lead technology scouting; define evaluation scorecards and technical due diligence.

• Design and execute PoCs.

• Drive trade-off decisions across performance, cost, packaging, safety, and fleet operational constraints.

• Align with Safety/Homologation at the system level.

• Produce executive-ready presentations and architecture documents; facilitate cross-functional decisions and sign-offs.

• Develop the multi-year roadmap, dependencies, stage-gates, risk register, and partner collaboration models.

Do you have experience in AI?, * Expert understanding of sensor modalities and sensor fusion considerations.

• Strong knowledge of compute platforms (e.g., NVIDIA DRIVE, Qualcomm Ride, custom SoCs), including constraints and trade-offs.

• Expert in AI/ML for autonomy (architectures; data/labeling).

• Proven vendor management, PoCs, and partnership models.

• Familiarity with ISO 26262, SOTIF, UL 4600, ASPICE, and working with Safety/Homologation.

• Excellent communication & storytelling; confident presenting to C-level.

• Competitive salary (including bonus)
• Hybrid work setup: Work from home or one of our offices - you and your team decide how often to meet, blending flexibility with collaboration!
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of flexible work arrangements depending on your needs (parenting, care work, volunteering, etc.)
• Budget and monthly expense allowance for home office setup
• Possibility of remote work from outside Germany for up to 6 weeks per year from over 35 countries - learn more in our blog!
• Public transport ticket (fully subsidized "Deutschlandticket") for commuting and travelling throughout Germany and discount on MOIA rides
• Subsidized fitness club membership or bike leasing
• Learning environment with continuous learning days, job rotation, trainings and workshops, coaching, conferences, books, and language classes
• Mental health support, 1:1 sessions with external professionals and mental unload workshops
• 30 vacation days, sabbatical and unpaid leave option
• Relocation support with service provider (visa, administration, etc.)
• Dog-friendly offices

For student & internship positions, we have an adjusted set of benefits. You can find them here.

We are a young and innovative mobility company aspiring to change people’s lives by re-imagining urban mobility. MOIA is developing a radically new shuttle-on-demand service that will bring affordable, clean and convenient mobility to everybody and make cities a better place to live.

Running as an independent company under the umbrella of the Volkswagen Group, we are able to utilize the resources and know-how of a global corporation – while being an agile, experimental and team-spirited start-up.

Our fast growing team in Berlin and Hamburg has a human-centered perspective on mobility and is focusing on one goal: Be one of the leading global mobility-service-providers by 2025.

Sounds exciting? We are looking for bright minds who want to join us on this exciting and challenging journey. Become the next member of our diverse, inspired and highly skilled team!