Technical Project Lead (all genders) - Hardware Development – SDS

Join us as a Technical Project Lead (all genders) - Hardware Development – SDS and help shape the future of autonomous mobility! The Hardware Development Team is responsible for the end-to-end development of all key hardware components of the Self-Driving System (SDS), including cameras, radars, lidars, and high-performance compute platforms. We collaborate closely with national and international partners, Tier-1 suppliers, and diverse stakeholders across the Volkswagen Group to deliver robust, future-ready hardware solutions for autonomous driving. In this role, you act as the OEM-side Technical Project Lead for the SDS hardware domain, coordinating requirements, development progress, maturity tracking, release readiness, and configuration alignment across all SDS hardware components. What you will do Plan, align, and execute development-supporting tasks across all SDS hardware components. Coordinate the definition of component requirements based on laws, standards, internal regulations, and system needs. Synchronize technical requirements with national and international partners and engineering service providers. Coordinate hardware development activities according to e.g. VW99000, VW80000, and PEP milestones. Manage technical release activities for SDS hardware across vehicle generations and integration levels. Track maturity levels of all SDS hardware components across suppliers and development partners. Drive change and issue management for all technically relevant conflicts within SDS hardware scope. Oversee derivation, tracking, and delivery of supplier work products aligned with VW/MOIA release milestones. Manage and align all hardware-related configuration items within the SAFe framework, ensuring consistent baselines across all stakeholders. What will help you to fulfill your role Strong communication skills in German and English. High degree of ownership, accountability, and proactive working style. Excellent coordination and organizational abilities in complex technical environments. Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset. Strong stakeholder communication, capable of guiding and aligning international partners and cross-functional teams. Collaborative and team-oriented working approach. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds — even if you don’t meet every requirement. If you’re excited about the role and MOIA’s mission, we’d love to hear from you! 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, val ... (truncated, view full listing at source)