Technical Lead – Onboard Experience Team

Technical Lead – Onboard Experience Team (Autonomous Vehicle Software) Location: Edinburgh – Hybrid (3 Days On-Site) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 About the Role: As the Technical Lead for the Onboard Experience Team, you will collaborate with a team of Android and full-stack engineers to shape the software experience for autonomous vehicle operators. You will guide technical strategy and execution, contributing to the development of reliable, scalable, and user-centred software. Your work will enhance operational efficiency and create exceptional in-vehicle experiences for internal stakeholders and demo participants. What We’re Looking For: * Proven experience designing and delivering complex systems, with a focus on frontend development and backend integration at scale. * The team stack includes React, Typescript, Kotlin, and Rust. * Experience leading technical decisions and contributing to architectural strategies. * Strong commitment to high engineering standards, including testing, observability, and automation. * Ability to deliver user-focused solutions informed by operational feedback and real-world challenges. Key Responsibilities: * Technical Leadership: Collaborate with the team to shape the technical vision and guide architecture and implementation of software solutions. * Collaboration and Innovation: Partner with teams across the organisation to solve unique challenges and enhance the onboarding experience. * System Scalability and Reliability: Drive development of scalable, maintainable systems with strong testing, observability, and performance. * Developing for Unique Environments: Optimise solutions for compute and networking constraints where your app-server resides in a car navigating unpredictable city environments. * Hands-On Testing with Users: Test changes directly in vehicles and gather feedback from operators to refine software in real-world scenarios. * Safety and Regulatory Excellence: Ensure compliance with safety requirements and regulatory constraints. * Innovation and Problem Solving: Apply technical expertise to design user-focused solutions for diverse operational use cases. * Fostering Growth: Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning within the team. Desirable Skills: * Familiarity with in-vehicle systems, including Android Auto or similar platforms. * Experience with gRPC or other strongly typed API interfaces. * Interest in AI, robotics, or autonomous vehicle technology. * Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience