Head of Technology & Innovation, Autonomous Mobility

Head of Technology & Innovation, Autonomous Mobility About the Company Internationally-renonwed RV rental organization Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism Type Privately Held, VC-backed Founded 2015 Employees 51-200 Categories Internet Technology Travel & Leisure Marketplace Peer to Peer Specialties recreational vehicles travel and outdoors About the Role The Company is seeking a Head of Technology and Innovation for Autonomous Mobility. This pivotal role is at the forefront of the most significant transformation in the automotive and insurance industries, leading the shift from human-operated to software-defined, autonomous mobility. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and integrating the autonomous mobility strategy, including direct integration with OEM autonomous stacks to access granular driving data. Key deliverables include architecting high-velocity pipelines for telemetry and sensor fusion, developing a dynamic pricing engine based on software quality, and deploying AI agents for real-time insurance negotiations. The role demands a deep understanding of ADAS, L3, and L5 autonomy, as well as expertise in AI, IoT, and telemetry, with a strong focus on execution and innovation. Applicants for this role at the company should be AI-first technologists with a proven track record in LLMs, agentic workflows, and machine learning. The ideal candidate will be an IoT and telemetry expert, with extensive experience in handling time-series data from connected devices. Technical proficiency in 5G/MQTT/Starlink connectivity layers and data pipeline architecture is essential. The role requires a leader with a builder's mindset, who is proactive in staying ahead of regulatory frameworks and is committed to the mission of algorithmic underwriting. The Head of Technology and Innovation will work closely with the CEO and leadership teams, and is expected to have a strong network in the tech scene, particularly in the areas of robotics and autonomous manufacturing. Hiring Manager Title CEO Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Engineering Data Management/Analytics