Self-Driving Systems Specialist; SDS Specialist

Position: Self-Driving Systems Specialist (SDS Specialist)
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 reviews, root-cause analysis, and technical escalation processes.

Contribute to continuous improvement of troubleshooting workflows, calibration procedures, and operational documentation.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain accurate records of diagnostics, repairs, software updates, hardware changes, and calibration activities.

Follow strict operational, safety, and technical procedures when working with autonomous driving systems.

Complete all required system validation checklists and technical reports.

Support compliance with internal quality standards, safety protocols, and customer requirements.

Ensure all SDS-related work is traceable, repeatable, and properly documented.

Requirements
Essential

Minimum  3+ years of experience  in automotive electronics, diagnostics, embedded systems,…