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Volkswagen Group of America,

Senior Hardware (Must have Modem; Infotainment; RF) Engineer (Unable to consider

Volkswagen Group of America,, Belmont, California, United States, 94002

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Overview

VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities. A bright future. Innovation. Sophistication. Optimization. This is our Passion. Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN. Here in the US, we are blending German engineering with American ingenuity. At the Innovation & Engineering Center California (IECC), we represent the Volkswagen Group in applied research and development. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we create bold new ideas for the Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Porsche brands. We’re a team of engineers, designers, scientists, and psychologists looking to develop innovations for future generations of cars, and to transfer technologies from many industries and research institutions into the automotive domain. Our mission is to drive change which means we are not only impacting one of the world’s largest car makers, but also the lives of millions of people. Are you ready to join us? Senior Hardware Engineer

Responsibilities

Hardware Design – 80%

Verify the hardware design

Verification and development during different hardware designs and build phases

Working on the development of hardware functions

Contribute to the development and product launch of functions and ECUs, overseeing all steps of the process and coordination with product/design/contract manufacturers

Contribute to the hardware specification and design of electronic control units for automotive systems

Work with internal customers to understand and specify application requirements and deliverables

Work with component or chipset suppliers to select and support hardware as well as solutions

Operational Management – 20%

Be the interface between VWAG Engineering teams and Development partners for hardware development topics

Lead/participate in VWAG Engineering and Development partner meetings, workshops and decision rounds related to hardware design topics. Bring escalation topics to VWAG management for timely attention and propose technical solutions

Required Skills

Analytical and conceptual thinking

Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written

Excellent teamwork ability and strong interpersonal skills

Creative and strategic problem-solving mindset – exhibit good judgement in making decisions

Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision, proven ability to multi-task

Self starter

Qualifications

Deep understanding of typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes

Knowledge of SOC power management techniques and methodologies

Knowledge of Bluetooth/WiFi integration

Knowledge of backend architectures

Knowledge of designing a system that can fulfill regulatory and inhouse security requirements

Knowledge of interpretation and implementation of communication or automotive technology standards (e.g. 3GPP, SAE, GBT, ETSI)

Knowledge of Hardware Security Module (HSM) and Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) methods and techniques

Knowledge of Linux OS

CA driver license

Excellent proficiency in English language

Experience with Board Support Package (BSP) and QTI techniques and methods

Desirable

Experience in Infotainment and Driver Assistance Systems

Rapid software environment for prototyping and validation

Programming experience with C, C++

Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

Knowledge of connected vehicle infotainment and communication systems

Understanding of ICE vehicle power requirements

Knowledge of CI/CD toolchains

Basic proficiency in German language

Experience & Education

Years of Required Experience: 7+ years in Embedded hardware design with an Automotive OEM/Tier 1 or mobile device developer

Education Requirements: B.Sc in Software Engineering; M.Sc (strongly preferred)

Work Flexibility

Accommodation for working time zone differences between international locations as needed

Travel is estimated to be 10%

Role requires flexibility in daily schedule, including early morning meetings with Europe, afternoons/evenings for the US West Coast or Asia

Travel is expected regularly to local development teams and partners

In Silicon Valley, the salary range for this role will be $160,000 - $190,000, depending on education and years of relevant experience. Salary is determined by geographical location and adjusted accordingly. Other benefits for this position include:

Eligibility for annual performance bonus

Healthcare benefits

401(k), with company match

Defined contribution retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Company lease car program

Paid time off

Volkswagen Group of America 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.

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