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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 t