CARIAD, Inc.
Senior Staff Software Engineer - Android Automotive
CARIAD, Inc., Mountain View, California, us, 94039
Senior Staff Software Engineer - Android Automotive
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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 Senior Staff Software Engineer is a key technical expert responsible for architecting and contributing to the high‑level design of the Volkswagen Group's Infotainment Platform. The role includes supporting the integration of Android OS, core services, System UI, Applications, and Platform Hardware Abstraction Layer, ensuring the architecture supports scalability, performance, and maintainability.
The Senior Staff Software Engineer will create high-performance, scalable, and secure software systems, ensure data consistency and reliability, and perform security assessments. Additionally, the Senior Staff Software Engineer will define engineering fundamentals, including coding guidelines and infrastructure decisions for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD).
They will conduct system-critical design reviews, gather feedback, and incorporate lessons learned to enhance future designs. As a member of CARIAD’s senior technical team, this role will also interface with multiple stakeholders within the VW Group’s technical teams.
Architecture Design
Assist in design and architecture of the Infotainment platform.
Contribute to the system architecture and high-level design of software projects.
Support the overall architecture of the Infotainment platform, including how Android OS, core services, System UI, and applications integrate and interact.
Ensure that the architecture supports scalability, performance, and maintainability of the entire platform.
System Performance & Security
Ensure data consistency and reliability through guaranteed message delivery and implement access control mechanisms to secure message flows.
Provide insight into system performance and health, enabling proactive scaling based on real‑time metrics and trends.
Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks.
Engineering Fundamentals
Confirm that fundamentals work together to create a well-defined software development process, leading to higher quality, more maintainable software, and faster delivery cycles.
Make infrastructure decisions that support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
Verify that different modules or services work together as expected.
Design Review
Present detailed aspects of the design, covering software architecture, major components, data flow, and control flow.
Gather feedback on the review process and identify areas for improvement.
Incorporate lessons learned into future design reviews to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency.
Required Skills
Understanding of how to structure software into layers; design and implement microservices for modular, scalable, and maintainable systems.
Design systems to handle large volumes of data and traffic efficiently.
Expertise in designing and managing microservices or service‑oriented architectures.
Proficiency in Agile and DevOps methodologies to enhance collaboration, integration, and deployment processes.
Expertise in integrating software with various automotive hardware components and communication protocols.
Conducting code reviews to ensure high standards of code quality and best practices.
Leading architecture and design reviews, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical strategy.
Designing and integrating complex systems that involve multiple components and services.
Collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, and product managers.
Adapting to changing technologies, methodologies, and business requirements.
Approaching complex problems with a strategic and analytical mindset.
Deep expertise in customizing and extending Android Automotive OS for in‑car applications.
Preferred Skills
Expertise in various programming languages and frameworks.
Passion for creating user‑centric software experiences.
Knowledge of encryption, authentication, and access control mechanisms.
Years Of Relevant Experience
10+ years of experience in high-performance object-oriented software design and/or Android application development.
5+ years of experience as a tech lead, significantly contributing to overarching system design and software architecture.
5+ years of experience with different embedded operating systems: Android, Linux, etc.
5+ years of professional experience in delivering complex software products to the end customer.
Required Education
BSc in computer science, robotics, physics, engineering, numerical modeling, or a related subject (or equivalent work experience).
Desired Education
MSc or PhD and relevant publications and/or patents.
Compensation Salary range depends on factors such as geographic differentials, credentials or certifications, industry-based experience, qualifications, and training. In Mountain View, CA, the salary range for this position is 182,310 – 264,195 USD. CARIAD, Inc. provides performance‑based merits and annual bonus along with a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, defined contribution plan, short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life and AD&D, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment plans, maternity and non‑primary caregiver leave, adoption assistance, employee referral program, vacation and paid holidays.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
Export Control and Compliance Employment with Cariad Inc. is contingent upon the successful completion of a screening process. The company adheres to export control and sanctions laws. Applicants may be required to verify U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency status, as well as confirm eligibility under applicable exemptions or license exceptions. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to participate in the export control and sanctions compliance screening process.
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
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 Senior Staff Software Engineer is a key technical expert responsible for architecting and contributing to the high‑level design of the Volkswagen Group's Infotainment Platform. The role includes supporting the integration of Android OS, core services, System UI, Applications, and Platform Hardware Abstraction Layer, ensuring the architecture supports scalability, performance, and maintainability.
The Senior Staff Software Engineer will create high-performance, scalable, and secure software systems, ensure data consistency and reliability, and perform security assessments. Additionally, the Senior Staff Software Engineer will define engineering fundamentals, including coding guidelines and infrastructure decisions for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD).
They will conduct system-critical design reviews, gather feedback, and incorporate lessons learned to enhance future designs. As a member of CARIAD’s senior technical team, this role will also interface with multiple stakeholders within the VW Group’s technical teams.
Architecture Design
Assist in design and architecture of the Infotainment platform.
Contribute to the system architecture and high-level design of software projects.
Support the overall architecture of the Infotainment platform, including how Android OS, core services, System UI, and applications integrate and interact.
Ensure that the architecture supports scalability, performance, and maintainability of the entire platform.
System Performance & Security
Ensure data consistency and reliability through guaranteed message delivery and implement access control mechanisms to secure message flows.
Provide insight into system performance and health, enabling proactive scaling based on real‑time metrics and trends.
Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks.
Engineering Fundamentals
Confirm that fundamentals work together to create a well-defined software development process, leading to higher quality, more maintainable software, and faster delivery cycles.
Make infrastructure decisions that support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
Verify that different modules or services work together as expected.
Design Review
Present detailed aspects of the design, covering software architecture, major components, data flow, and control flow.
Gather feedback on the review process and identify areas for improvement.
Incorporate lessons learned into future design reviews to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency.
Required Skills
Understanding of how to structure software into layers; design and implement microservices for modular, scalable, and maintainable systems.
Design systems to handle large volumes of data and traffic efficiently.
Expertise in designing and managing microservices or service‑oriented architectures.
Proficiency in Agile and DevOps methodologies to enhance collaboration, integration, and deployment processes.
Expertise in integrating software with various automotive hardware components and communication protocols.
Conducting code reviews to ensure high standards of code quality and best practices.
Leading architecture and design reviews, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical strategy.
Designing and integrating complex systems that involve multiple components and services.
Collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, and product managers.
Adapting to changing technologies, methodologies, and business requirements.
Approaching complex problems with a strategic and analytical mindset.
Deep expertise in customizing and extending Android Automotive OS for in‑car applications.
Preferred Skills
Expertise in various programming languages and frameworks.
Passion for creating user‑centric software experiences.
Knowledge of encryption, authentication, and access control mechanisms.
Years Of Relevant Experience
10+ years of experience in high-performance object-oriented software design and/or Android application development.
5+ years of experience as a tech lead, significantly contributing to overarching system design and software architecture.
5+ years of experience with different embedded operating systems: Android, Linux, etc.
5+ years of professional experience in delivering complex software products to the end customer.
Required Education
BSc in computer science, robotics, physics, engineering, numerical modeling, or a related subject (or equivalent work experience).
Desired Education
MSc or PhD and relevant publications and/or patents.
Compensation Salary range depends on factors such as geographic differentials, credentials or certifications, industry-based experience, qualifications, and training. In Mountain View, CA, the salary range for this position is 182,310 – 264,195 USD. CARIAD, Inc. provides performance‑based merits and annual bonus along with a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, defined contribution plan, short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life and AD&D, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment plans, maternity and non‑primary caregiver leave, adoption assistance, employee referral program, vacation and paid holidays.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
Export Control and Compliance Employment with Cariad Inc. is contingent upon the successful completion of a screening process. The company adheres to export control and sanctions laws. Applicants may be required to verify U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency status, as well as confirm eligibility under applicable exemptions or license exceptions. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to participate in the export control and sanctions compliance screening process.
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