Senior Staff Software Engineer - Android Automotive

Cariad, Inc.(1 month ago)

Mountain View, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$182,310 - $264,195Software Engineering

About this role

The Sr Staff Software Engineer at CARIAD (Volkswagen Group) is a senior technical expert responsible for architecting and shaping the high-level design of the Infotainment Platform, including integration of Android OS, core services, System UI, applications, and hardware abstraction. The role defines engineering fundamentals, CI/CD infrastructure, and ensures systems are scalable, high-performance, secure, and maintainable. The position also performs security assessments, conducts system-critical design reviews, and interfaces with multiple VW Group stakeholders to drive platform direction and quality.

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Required Skills

Software Architecture
Microservices
Android Automotive
CI/CD
DevOps
Agile
Security Assessments
Penetration Testing
Data Consistency
Performance Monitoring

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Qualifications

BSc in Computer Science
MSc
PhD
Equivalent Work Experience

About Cariad, Inc.

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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.