Senior Systems Architect - Autonomous Driving (MaaS)

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.
  
  

What will help you to fulfill your role

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• Deep expertise in AD with emphasis on system architecture for L4 MaaS autonomy.
• 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.
  
  

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds — even if you don't meet every requirement. If you're excited about the role and MOIA's mission, we'd love to hear from you!

Questions? Reach out to the Talent Acquisition Manager, Martynas, directly.

Our benefits in a nutshell

• 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!

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• 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.

Be who you are!

We are a member of Charta der Vielfalt and are dedicated to actively fostering a workplace that celebrates and promotes diversity in various aspects such as age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or cognitive ability, and ethnicity. At MOIA, we embrace a culture where people are accepted, respected, valued, appreciated, and included.

In our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity, we regularly provide unconscious bias training to all our employees. Furthermore, we continuously strive to enhance our hiring process by ensuring a diverse hiring panel.

Our Future Work model

Since we love to collaborate, it is clear to us that we don't want to become a fully remote company, but we also don't need to spend every day of the week in the office to do a great job.

Our current hybrid work approach focuses on adapting to different needs, including increased flexibility that works best for the teams and the individuals with as much self-determination as possible.

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Who we are

At MOIA we're reimagining the future of mobility – safe, autonomous and tailored to the needs of cities and their people. As a tech company with more than 400 employees, we build mobility solutions that truly move cities forward.

We launched our ridepooling service in Hamburg in 2019 and have been part of the city's public transport system since 2023. Since launch, we have transported over 12 million passengers. Currently, MOIA is evolving from a mobility provider to a tech provider offering a scalable and safe turnkey solution for autonomous driving.

With office locations in Berlin and Hamburg, our diverse and international team comprising more than 60 nationalities works together toward that shared mission.

MOIA is more than a technology provider – we are a partner to cities and public transport operators committed to creating more livable spaces and delivering mobility solutions that are reliable, safe and comfortable.

Your application to MOIA

We value authenticity and personal insights in your application responses. While AI tools can be useful, we encourage you to answer the following questions based on your own experiences and understanding. This helps us keep a human touch and better evaluate your unique perspective and match for the role.

To reinforce an unbiased screening process, we kindly ask you not to include your picture, age, address, or any other details unrelated to your qualifications and suitability for the role. Additionally, we anonymize applications during the initial review phase by removing personally identifiable information. This ensures that our evaluation focuses solely on your skills, experience, and potential – supporting a fair and inclusive hiring experience for all candidates.