CARIAD
automotive
SrStaffSoftwareEngineer,Embedded
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“Sr Staff Software Engineer, Embedded at CARIAD. Skills: embedded base software, QNX, Android BSP, Linux kernel development, Qualcomm automotive SoCs, kernel drivers, HAL layers, board bring-up, HW/SW debugging. designs and delivers embedded base software for high-performance computing platforms. focusing on QNX and/or Android-based Automotive IVI and Connectivity ECUs”
What You'll Achieve.
make the automotive experience safer, more sustainable, more comfortable, more digital, and more fun; building the leading tech stack for the automotive industry; creating a unified software platform for over 10 million new vehicles per year; build outstanding digital experiences and products for all Volkswagen Group brands that will transform mobility; shape the future of the car and everyone around it; ensures production readiness through DV and EOL phases; drives software quality improvements; strengthen in-house capabilities
Industry & Context.
resolve platform defects; unblock integration; complex HW/SW debugging
occasional domestic/international travel as needed, up to 15%, May require some off-hours support during board bring-up, integration builds, or critical validation events., Employment with CARIAD Inc. is subject to export control and sanctions compliance., Some positions may involve access to technology and/or software source code subject to U. S. legal restrictions on release to certain foreign persons based on citizenship or permanent residence., applicants will be required to provide information for screening., Employment may be contingent on the outcome, including verification of U. S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status, or confirmation that a license, exemption, or exception applies.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in computer/electrical engineering, Computer Science, or related field., experience in QNX (7. 1/8. 0) or Android BSP / Linux kernel development, Hands-on experience with Qualcomm automotive SoCs (e. g. , SA8155P, SA8255P, or similar), Experience developing and debugging kernel drivers and/or HAL layers (C/C++), Board bring-up experience including bootloaders, device trees, and low-level initialization, Deep understanding of interrupts, DMA, memory mapping, clocks/resets, and power management, hardware debug skills using logs, tracing, and lab tools (e. g. , JTAG), 10+ years of embedded software development experience
Nice to Have
Master’s degree or PhD in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field., Experience in automotive IVI / digital cockpit systems, Experience with multimedia subsystems (audio, display, camera) and/or connectivity (USB, Ethernet, BT/Wi‑Fi), Experience supporting DV, PV, and EOL / manufacturing phases, Familiarity with NXP S32K microcontrollers and cross-ECU power coordination, Experience with FreeRTOS or microcontrollers, Safety awareness: familiarity with ISO 26262 concepts
What You'll Do.
designs and delivers embedded base software for high-performance computing platforms
focusing on QNX and/or Android-based Automotive IVI and Connectivity ECUs
leads platform enablement
device driver development for multimedia and connectivity subsystems
and complex HW/SW debugging
ensures production readiness through DV and EOL phases
drives software quality improvements
provides hands-on technical leadership and mentorship
Platform Bring-Up drive issues to closure
resolve platform defects and unblock integration
Cross-ECU Coordination
align across hardware
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams; align across hardware, software, and validation teams; Collaborative effective in cross-functional and cross-company environments
Full Job Description
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 Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer, designs and delivers embedded base software for high-performance computing platforms at CARIAD and the Volkswagen Group, focusing on QNX and/or Android-based Automotive IVI and Connectivity ECUs. This role leads platform enablement, board bring-up, device driver development for multimedia and connectivity subsystems, and complex HW/SW debugging. The engineer ensures production readiness through DV and EOL phases, drives software quality improvements, and provides hands-on technical leadership and mentorship to strengthen in-house capabilities. Role Responsibilities: Platform Bring-Up drive issues to closure Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve platform defects and unblock integration Cross-ECU Coordination able to align across hardware, software, and validation teams Collaborative mindset; effective in cross-functional and cross-company environments Ownership-driven execution with a high bar for code quality, documentation, and reviews Ability to mentor engineers and establish best practices for bring-up and debugging Required Specialized Skills: Strong experience in QNX (7.1/8.0) or Android BSP / Linux kernel development Hands-on experience with Qualcomm automotive SoCs (e.g., SA8155P, SA8255P, or similar) Experience developing an
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