Self-Driving Systems Specialist; SDS Specialist

Position: Self-Driving Systems Specialist (SDS Specialist)
Location: The Hague

SDS Specialist – Autonomous Vehicle Diagnostics & Calibration
About

The Role
We are looking for a Self-Driving Systems Specialist (SDS Specialist) to support the diagnostics, calibration, configuration, and technical readiness of self-driving systems used in autonomous vehicles and robotaxi fleets across Europe. The SDS Specialist focuses on the technology layer of autonomous mobility: sensors, compute systems, software configurations, autonomous driving hardware, system diagnostics, calibration procedures, and technical validation. This role ensures that the self-driving system installed in each autonomous vehicle is functioning correctly, accurately calibrated, and ready to support safe testing, commercial deployment, and autonomous ride-hailing operations.

You will work closely with Senior Technicians, AV Operations Leads, Safety Operators, Depot Specialists, engineering teams, and fleet operations teams to identify technical issues, execute structured troubleshooting procedures, and support reliable operation of autonomous vehicle platforms. This position is ideal for candidates with experience in automotive electronics, ADAS systems, embedded systems, robotics, diagnostics, calibration, or complex technical support who want to work at the center of autonomous vehicle deployment and robotaxi operations.

Key Responsibilities
Self-Driving System Diagnostics

Diagnose and troubleshoot self-driving system issues affecting autonomous vehicle performance and fleet readiness

Investigate technical problems related to cameras, LiDAR, radar, GPS/GNSS, compute units, sensors, connectivity modules, wiring, and autonomous driving hardware

Execute structured diagnostic procedures to identify root causes of SDS hardware, software, and configuration issues

Support advanced troubleshooting for autonomous vehicle faults that impact testing, commercial operations, or robotaxi fleet availability

Escalate complex technical cases to engineering teams with clear findings and supporting documentation

Hardware Support

Inspect, repair, replace, and validate SDS hardware components installed on autonomous vehicles

Support installation and verification of cameras, LiDAR units, radar sensors, compute hardware, sensor mounts, antennas, and related components

Confirm that autonomous driving hardware is correctly installed, secured, clean, functional, and ready for operation

Collaborate with Senior Technicians on vehicle-level issues involving both standard automotive systems and SDS components

Ensure all hardware work is completed according to strict safety, quality, and technical procedures

Software Configuration & Updates

Perform software updates, configuration changes, and system validation checks for autonomous driving systems

Execute defined software procedures using diagnostic tools, command-line tools, configuration files, or engineering-provided workflows

Verify successful software installation and confirm that the SDS is operational before the vehicle returns to service

Support troubleshooting of software-related issues affecting autonomous vehicle behavior, system communication, or operational readiness

Maintain accurate records of software versions, configurations, updates, and validation results

Sensor Calibration & Validation

Perform calibration and verification activities for autonomous vehicle sensors and self-driving system components

Support calibration workflows involving cameras, LiDAR, radar, localization systems, and other perception-related hardware

Validate that the self-driving system is functioning correctly after maintenance, software updates, hardware replacement, or vehicle service

Assist engineering teams with data collection, calibration testing, and system performance verification

Ensure autonomous vehicles meet technical readiness requirements before returning to robotaxi operations or on-road testing

Engineering & Operations Support

Serve as the on-site subject matter expert for SDS-related technical issues

Provide structured technical findings to engineering, fleet operations, and project teams

Collaborate with AV Operations Leads to prioritize SDS-related repairs and reduce vehicle downtime

Support incident…