Outdoorsy · 22 hours ago
Head of Technology and Innovation (Autonomous Mobility)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveOutdoorsy Group is a leading outdoor travel ecosystem company founded in 2015. They are seeking a Head of Technology and Innovation to lead the transformation in the automotive industry towards autonomous mobility, focusing on algorithmic underwriting and integrating advanced technologies into their insurance solutions.
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Responsibilities
Autonomous Mobility Strategy: Integrate directly with OEM autonomous stacks (Tesla, Rivian, etc.) to access granular driving data and define the technical strategy for the 'Robotaxi Use Case'
Telemetry & Sensor Fusion: Architect high-velocity pipelines to process sensor data (Vision, LIDAR, Radar) and transform raw behavioral data into proprietary 'Safety Score' algorithms
Dynamic Pricing Engine: Develop and lead the 'Roamly Autonomy' protocol to adjust premiums in real-time based on software version stability and compute latency
Agentic AI Deployment: Deploy AI agents at the 'Edge' to detect coverage gaps and programmatically negotiate insurance upgrades directly on vehicle infotainment screens
Team & Collaboration: Lead a lean, high-velocity engineering team to build prototypes and prove concepts that connect the vehicle cloud to the Wheelbase 'Mission Control'
Innovation: Proactively stay ahead of L3-L5 regulatory frameworks (NHTSA/DMV) to ensure the tech stack remains compliant with evolving driverless laws
Qualification
Required
Deep knowledge of ADAS, L3, and L5 autonomy, including an understanding of disengagement reports and operational design domains
Proven experience with LLMs, Agentic workflows, and Machine Learning; you view AI as the primary interface for software
Extensive experience handling time-series data from hardware devices, connected cars, or robotics
You operate with a 'Builder's Mindset,' preferring prototypes over PowerPoints and possessing an impatient bias for action
Expert in 5G/MQTT/Starlink connectivity layers and architecting data pipelines for high-frequency telemetry
Preferred
Deeply plugged into the Austin tech scene and its ecosystem of robotics and autonomous manufacturing
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Growth Opportunity
Ground Zero of Autonomy
Comprehensive Benefits
Work-Life Balance
Company
Outdoorsy
Outdoorsy is a marketplace platform that connects RV owners with other campers.
Founded in 2014
51-200 employees
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2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$195.12MKey Investors
Pacific Western BankGreenspring Associates
2021-06-24Series D· $90M
2021-06-24Debt Financing· $30M
2019-01-15Series C· $50M
Leadership Team
Jennifer Young
Co-founder & CMO of Outdoorsy
Aaron Ammar
Chief Insurance Officer
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