VP Embedded Systems Engineer (all genders)

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MOIA seeks a VP Embedded Systems Engineer to own the embedded platform powering its autonomous fleet, lead teams, and shape strategy from system definition to validation while ensuring safety, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance across vehicle, backend and mobility layers. This senior role demands proven leadership of automotive embedded software and hardware architecture, managing large budgets and stakeholders including VW Group units and partners, delivering scalable systems for SAE Level 4. To apply, tailor your CV with concrete results in platform scaling, risk management and executive collaboration; highlight English fluency, German is a plus, and share authentic examples of alignment with MOIA’s hybrid, diverse culture.

Join us as a VP of Embedded Systems Engineer (all genders) on a shared journey that matters!   

At MOIA, we are building the autonomous mobility ecosystem of tomorrow. As part of the Volkswagen Group’s long-term vision for Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and Transport-as-a-Service (TaaS), we are developing scalable SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicle systems that will redefine urban transportation. 

We are looking for a visionary and execution-driven VP Embedded Systems Engineer to take end-to-end responsibility for the embedded systems powering our autonomous fleet. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for architecture, integration, safety, validation, and release of the embedded platform across vehicle, backend, and mobility systems. 

What you will do 

• Own the embedded systems strategy for autonomous mobility, from system definition to integration and validation, ensuring alignment with MOIA’s long-term product and platform vision. 
• Lead cross-functional development teams across software, hardware, testing, and connectivity platforms. 
• Ensure functional safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance across all components. 
• Orchestrate complex internal and external stakeholders, including VW Group units, technology partners, and Tier 1 suppliers. 
• Oversee large-scale budgets, project planning, and strategic resource allocation. 
• Identify and implement cutting-edge technologies to ensure scalability and future-readiness. 
• Represent MOIA in key technical and product decision committees and act as a brand ambassador for all embedded-related topics. 

What will help you to fulfill your role 

• Extensive leadership experience in embedded systems development, ideally within autonomous or highly automated vehicle programs (SAE Level 3/4). 
• Proven track record bringing complex automotive embedded systems from concept to production and release. 
• Deep expertise in embedded software and hardware architecture, system integration, validation, and test strategy definition. 
• Strong knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262), cybersecurity standards, regulatory compliance, and secure vehicle-to-cloud connectivity. 
• Demonstrated success leading large, multidisciplinary engineering organizations (80+ FTEs) in complex stakeholder environments. 
• Strong executive presence and ability to navigate cross-brand, board-level, and partner-facing settings. 
• Strategic mindset combined with hands-on technical depth and high-stakes decision-making capability. 
• Strategic thinker with a track record of tech innovation and platform scaling. 
• Exceptional communication skills and experience collaborating with executive and cross-brand stakeholders. 
• Fluent in English; German is a strong plus due to close collaboration within the VW Group ecosystem. 

Why This Role Matters 

This is not a functional leadership role - it is full system ownership. You will shape the embedded foundation of MOIA’s autonomous mobility platform, influence long-term vehicle architectures, and ensure safe, scalable, and production-ready systems for the next generation of transportation.  

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.

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.

Get more insights on how we work on our blog to find out more about our hiring process or follow us on Instagram for a look inside 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.