Staff Engineer, Autonomous Vehicle Systems Integration

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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.
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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.

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.

Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars, and we need your help to achieve this mission!

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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.

You will work closely with OEM engineering teams, ADS partners, and internal teams to ensure our vehicles are integration-ready for commercial deployment.

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• <point>Define and own the ADS-to-vehicle interface specification, covering control interfaces, electrical architecture, physical integration and communication protocols.</point>
• <point>Lead technical integration workstreams with ADS partners, developing deep understanding of their system architecture and translating it into vehicle requirements.</point>
• <point>Represent Bolt in engineering-level conversations with OEMs, holding the integration position with technical authority.</point>
• <point>Build the integration frameworks, tooling and documentation that future team members will build on.</point>
• <point>Identify and drive resolution of integration risks across vehicle platforms before they become program blockers.</point>
  
• <point>Work across internal and external teams to ensure integration decisions are technically aligned and program-ready.</point>

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<text>In this role, you will be the expert and the executor.</text>
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• <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>
• <point>Deep understanding of vehicle E/E architecture, control interfaces and how autonomous driving systems interact with vehicle platforms at a low level.</point>
• <point>Proven ability to define integration requirements and own them end-to-end across a multi-stakeholder program.</point>
• <point>Experience working directly with OEM engineering teams and external technical partners.</point>
• <point>Comfortable operating with high ownership in a small, fast-moving team with limited process.</point>
• <point>Experience on L4 or L2+ ADAS programs is a strong plus.</point>

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Experience is important, but what we really look for is technical depth, ownership mindset, and the ability to operate across organisational boundaries </text>
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<title>Why you’ll love it here:</title>

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• <point>Play a direct role in shaping the future of mobility.</point>
• <point>Impact millions of customers and partners in 600+ cities across 50+ countries.</point>
• <point>Work in fast-moving autonomous teams with some of the smartest people in the world.</point>
• <point>Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.</point>
• <point>Get a rewarding salary and stock option package that lets you focus on doing your best work.</point>
• <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>
• <point>Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.</point>

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<text>*Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.</text>
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