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