Tech Lead, Remote Assist (Robotaxi)

TL;DR

Tech Lead, Remote Assist (Robotaxi): Designing the end-to-end architecture connecting vehicle telemetry and intent with real-time human operator support with an accent on latency, reliability, and safety constraints. Focus on defining vehicle-operator contracts, establishing system-level quality bars, and leading cross-team execution for L4 safety.

Location: Hybrid in London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a leading developer of Embodied AI technology creating mapless, hardware-agnostic AI products to accelerate the transition to automated driving.

What you will do

• Own the architecture and technical roadmap for Remote Assistance across onboard integration, offboard services, and operator tooling.
• Define and drive the vehicle-operator contract, including data authority bounds, fallback behavior, and failure handling.
• Lead cross-team execution across autonomy, safety, and platform infrastructure to turn architecture into deliverables.
• Establish system-level quality bars for latency budgets, reliability targets, and incident learning loops.
• Act as the primary technical interface to engineering leadership and safety stakeholders to shape the L4 safety case.

Requirements

• Staff-level experience building real-time, safety-critical systems in domains like AV, robotics, aerospace, or industrial control.
• Strong product orientation with the ability to connect technical metrics to rider experience and launch readiness.
• Proven track record of leading cross-organizational technical roadmaps and aligning multiple teams.
• Deep hands-on expertise in low-latency video/telemetry streaming, robotics system integration, or control systems.
• Strong safety-first engineering instincts, focusing on failure-mode thinking and evidence-driven decision making.
• Must be based in or able to work hybrid in London, UK.

Nice to have

• Direct experience with teleoperation, remote driving, or remote assistance systems.
• Familiarity with autonomy safety frameworks, functional safety concepts, and hazard analysis.
• Experience scaling production systems from prototype to operational reliability in fast-moving environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working policy combining in-office collaboration with flexibility to work from home.
• High-impact role with a clear growth path from individual contributor to leading a team.
• Inclusive work environment that values diversity and different perspectives.
• Opportunity to solve complex, groundbreaking challenges in the field of Embodied AI.