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 is responsible for shaping and strengthening the electronics development for CARIAD and VW Group. This position will define, develop, and deliver test software for High performance computing platform for VW Group in order to create in-house development expertise for connected infotainment.
Role Responsibilities:Test Software Development – (80%)

• Create and define specifications and designs for test software related to compute boards
• Assist the hardware team in component selection, schematic review, bring-up, testing, and debugging, focusing on the development and integration of test software
• Collaborate with internal customers to understand and specify test software requirements and deliverables
• Lead board bring-up activities and support hardware design verification processes through test software development
• Develop and integrate processes and tools for test software development and automated regression testing
• Contribute to the timely delivery of fully validated, high-quality test software features

Operational Management - (20%)

• Work with contract manufacturer closely to build up test software for hardware test setup for ECU bring-up, verification/validation and end of line production.
• Identify and mitigate project technology risks and execution risks

General Skills:

• Analytical and conceptual thinking
• Experience in developing strategies for automotive safety
• Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written.
• Integration - joining people, processes or systems
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Strategic/visionary minded
• Resource management

Required Specialized Skills:

• Extensive understanding of embedded software architecture specifically for testing high-performance computers (HPC)
• In-depth knowledge of automotive software development processes tailored for embedded platforms, with a focus on testing methodologies
• Profound understanding of typical vehicle electrical and electronic (EE) architectures relevant to test software applications
• Proficiency in defining and designing complex embedded test software for high-performance computer systems, including the definition of system topologies, components, and their interfaces
• Expert-level proficiency in programming languages such as C, C , Python, Java, HTML5, and scripting languages, with a focus on developing and automating test software

Desired Specialized Skills:

• Familiarity with connected vehicle infotainment

Workplace Flexibility:Occasional travel required, less than 25%
Years of Relevant Experience:12 years of experience in software development in HPC embedded environment, specifically test software
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Desired Education: Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
CompensationSalary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, credentials or certifications, industry-based experience, qualification and training. In the city of Mountain View, California, the salary range for this position is $168,400 – 218,600.
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.