Principal Engineer, RTL Design
Cariad, Inc.
About this role
Principal Engineer, RTL Design at CARIAD is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading RTL design and development for complex digital systems such as neural processing units (NPUs) used in automotive AI and ADAS. The role provides expert technical leadership across architecture, implementation, and validation, and helps shape hardware platform direction for vehicle compute systems. It is based in Mountain View, CA on a contract W2 basis with a hybrid work model.
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About Cariad, Inc.
cariad.usCariad 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.
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About Cariad, Inc.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
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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$162k – $220k
per year