Principal Sw Eng - Middleware & Core Services

We are CARIAD, an automotive software development team with the Volkswagen Group. Our mission is to make the automotive experience safer, more sustainable, more comfortable, more digital, and more fun. To achieve that we are building the leading tech stack for the automotive industry and creating a unified software platform for over 10 million new vehicles per year. We’re looking for talented, digital minds like you to help us create code that moves the world. Together with you, we’ll build outstanding digital experiences and products for all Volkswagen Group brands that will transform mobility. Join us as we shape the future of the car and everyone around it.

Role Summary

The Principal SW Engineer – Core Services position is responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing key base services and middleware for CARIAD’s next generation Software defined Vehicle Operating System (SDV-OS) across the Infotainment, ADAS & Controls domains. The role is part of CARIAD’s senior technical team and involves interfacing with multiple stakeholders of VW Group’s technical teams.

Role Responsibilities

• Help Architect and develop the software stack of the Volkswagen Group Software Defined Vehicle Platform of the future: including base services e.g., OTA, Telemetry, Logging and the Middleware connectivity fabric across the vehicle & cloud.
• Create high-performance, scalable, and safe software systems, leveraging your extensive experience and knowledge of emerging technologies and best practices in developing cutting-edge embedded systems.
• Define the engineering fundamentals which are used by the development teams, including branching concepts, coding guidelines, testing strategies, performance testing and continuous deployment (incl. infra decisions).
• Conduct system-critical design reviews with the teams, providing valuable insights and guidance.
• Guide the teams in designing system-relevant software concepts, efficient data structures to support modern multi-core hardware, design patterns, and more.
• Attract extraordinary talent and serve as a mentor and coach for the software engineering team.
• Identify and mitigate project technology risks and execution risks.

Required Education

• BSc/MSc in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.

Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in high-performance distributed software design across embedded systems & cloud.
• Ability to approach problems from a platform/framework mindset and design for scaling software across multiple brands and vehicle programs.
• 10+ years of professional experience in delivering complex software products to the end customer.
• 7+ years of experience as a tech lead, significantly contributing in overarching system design and SW architecture matters
• 10+ years of experience with different (embedded) operating systems: RTOS, QNX, Linux etc.
• Outstanding documentation, profiling and debugging skills.
• Excellent strategic thinking, negotiation, and communication skills.

Compensation

Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, credentials or certifications, industry-based experience, qualification and training. In the city of Santa Clara, California, the salary range for this position is $149,600- $228,100.

CARIAD, Inc. provides performance based merits and annual bonus along with a competitive benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match and defined contribution plan, short and long term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment plans, maternity and non-primary caregiver leave, adoption assistance, employee referral program and vacation and paid holidays. We also offer a unique vehicle lease program that covers registration and insurance fees.

CARIAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.