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

Join us as a (Senior) Systems Architect (ECU) - Autonomous Driving (all genders) in our AD Product 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 run technology scouting, vendor collaboration, and lead the definition and early development of our next‑gen AD ECU 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

• Acting as the OEM E/E technical owner for the SDS Central Compute hardware and primary technical interface between MOIA and international Tier-1 suppliers 

• Own the transition of the AD ECU from early development to series‑intent readiness, including alignment with industrialization, sourcing, lifecycle, and cost targets. 

• Definition of MOIAs test requirements, verification depth, and acceptance criteria for DV/PV, as well as technical oversight of all supplier DV/PV test activities and validation planning 

• Review and approval of supplier test concepts, test plans, and test reports, including the verification of test coverage, traceability, and alignment with MOIA/VW safety, quality, and homologation requirements 

• Creation and refinement of requirements, specifications, verification documentation, and audit readiness 

• Participation in design reviews, FMEAs, risk analyses, and milestone/gate reviews. 

• 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 

• Strong expertise in electronic design and architecture assessment of high‑performance automotive compute platforms (AD/ADAS ECUs, domain controllers) 

• Ability to evaluate and challenge supplier hardware concepts, including SoC architecture, power supply concepts, high‑speed interfaces, EMI/EMC, and thermal design 

• Deep knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262) and its implications for hardware development and verification 

• A university degree in electronics, engineering, or a similar field, and profound experience in the automotive industry 

• High degree of ownership, independence, and proactive working style 

• Strong communication skills in both German and English, including the ability to clearly articulate complex technical topics in written and spoken form  

• High level of teamwork and collaboration, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and intercultural environments  

• Confident stakeholder communication, able to guide, challenge, and align internal teams and international suppliers 

• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset, especially when handling complex hardware and validation topics 

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!

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! 
• 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.

How we work

At MOIA, our teams are typically distributed across locations and collaborate in a hybrid setup. We work together both remotely and on site, choosing the mode of collaboration that fits the context, the work at hand, and each team’s rhythm.

Spending time together in our offices is an important part of how we stay connected, build trust, and solve complex problems. At the same time, we value flexibility and give teams and individuals autonomy to shape their ways of working, with everyone having the freedom to organise their routines in a way that aligns with their work and their team’s needs.

If you’d like to learn more about how we work, visit our blog for insights into our culture and hiring process, or follow us on Instagram for a look behind the scenes at MOIA.

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.