Staff Engineer, Autonomous Vehicle Systems Integration
Job Description
<p><gh-intro><br><text><br>We are looking for a Staff Engineer, Autonomous Vehicle Systems Integration to join our Autonomous Driving team in Europe. You will own the technical interface between autonomous driving systems and the vehicle platform, working across multiple OEM programs to bring driverless mobility to real-world deployment.<br></text><br></gh-intro><br><br></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><gh-about-us></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><title></span><strong>About us</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"></title></span></p>
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<p>With over 200 million customers in 50+ countries, Bolt is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe and Africa. And it's all thanks to our people.</p>
<p>We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability.</p>
<p>Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars, and we need your help to achieve this mission!</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><title></span><strong>About the role</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"></title></span></p>
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<p>As Staff Engineer, Autonomous Vehicle Systems Integration, you will be the technical authority for how our autonomous driving systems connect to and operate within the vehicle. You will define the ADS-to-vehicle interface architecture, own integration requirements across OEM programs, and work directly with ADS partners to understand their systems deeply and translate that into precise vehicle-level requirements.</p>
<p>You will work closely with OEM engineering teams, ADS partners, and internal teams to ensure our vehicles are integration-ready for commercial deployment.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><title><strong>Main tasks and responsibilities:</strong></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"></title></span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><point></span>Define and own the ADS-to-vehicle interface specification, covering control interfaces, electrical architecture, physical integration and communication protocols.<span style="font-weight: 400;"></point></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><point></span>Lead technical integration workstreams with ADS partners, developing deep understanding of their system architecture and translating it into vehicle requirements.<span style="font-weight: 400;"></point></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><point>Represent Bolt in engineering-level conversations with OEMs, holding the integration position with technical authority.</point></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><point>Build the integration frameworks, tooling and documentation that future team members will build on.</point></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><point>Identify and drive resolution of integration risks across vehicle platforms before they become program blockers.</point><br></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><point>Work across internal and external teams to ensure integration decisions are technically aligned and program-ready.</point></span></li>
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<p></bulletpoints><br><text>In this role, you will be the expert and the executor.</text><br></gh-responsibilities></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><title></span><strong>About you:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"></title></span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><point>10+ years of experience in automotive, autonomous driving or robotics systems engineering, with direct experience in ADS-to-vehicle or complex systems integration.</point></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><point>Deep understanding of vehicle E/E architecture, control interfaces and how autonomous driving systems interact with vehicle platforms at a low level</span>.<span style="font-weight: 400;"></point></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><point>Proven ability to define integration requirements and own them end-to-end across a multi-stakeholder program</span>.<span style="font-weight: 400;"></point></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><point>Experience working directly with OEM engineering teams and external technical partners</span>.<span style="font-weight: 400;"></point></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><point>Comfortable operating with high ownership in a small, fast-moving team with limited process.</point></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><point>Experience on L4 or L2+ ADAS programs is a strong plus.</point></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience is important, but what we really look for is technical depth, ownership mindset, and the ability to operate across organisational boundaries </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"></text></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"></gh-requirements></span></p>
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<p><title><strong>Why you'll love it here:</strong></title></p>
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<li><point>Play a direct role in shaping the future of mobility.</point></li>
<li><point>Impact millions of customers and partners in 600+ cities across 50+ countries.</point></li>
<li><point>Work in fast-moving autonomous teams with some of the smartest people in the world.</point></li>
<li><point>Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.</point></li>
<li><point>Get a rewarding salary and stock option package that lets you focus on doing your best work.</point></li>
<li><point>Enjoy the flexibility of working in a hybrid mode with a minimum of 2 days in the office each week to foster strong connections and teamwork.</point></li>
<li><point>Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.</point></li>
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About Bolt Technology
Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany