Cariad
Principal Engineer, AI Hardware Modeling (NPU) at CARIAD is a senior individual contributor role focused on developing bit-accurate and cycle-accurate software models of AI accelerators for ADAS and autonomous driving. The role owns the architecture and evolution of hardware modeling frameworks to enable early software development, verification, and performance analysis before silicon availability. Based in Mountain View, CA, the position is contract-to-hire and operates in a hybrid work model.
Headquarters
Mountain View, California, United States
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Cariad is the Volkswagen Group’s software subsidiary that designs and delivers end-to-end automotive software and digital platforms for VW brands. It develops a common vehicle operating system, in‑car user experience and infotainment, advanced driver assistance and automated‑driving software, connectivity/cloud services, and cybersecurity — enabling OTA updates and a unified software architecture across models. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Wolfsburg, Cariad works with OEMs, suppliers and technology partners and has engineering teams around the world to accelerate the shift to software‑defined vehicles.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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