SW Engineer III, Vehicle System Integration

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 Systems Engineer III role is part of the ADAS business unit. The role requires leveraging technical expertise in Systems Engineering for design and upkeep of the ADAS automotive test bench infrastructure. The role also requires participating in ADAS development by recording and analyzing software traces. The role requires balancing independent work with mentoring from time to time.

Role Responsibilities:

Test Bench Infrastructure Development & Maintenance

• Build, maintain and enhance test bench setups to ensure robust functionality of Automated Driving functions and related ECUs.
• Perform hardware & software updates, fault analysis, and documentation with precision and in accordance with changes to Compound SW Releases.
• Perform all necessary system configurations and commissioning procedures.

Tracing, Logging & Analysis

• Conduct tracing, logging and analysis of logs/traces using tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, adb logcat, rogcat, and Putty terminal emulator as well as in-house developed tooling.
• Debug and resolve system issues, leveraging multiple data sources for comprehensive solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure support and enablement of company objectives.

Networking & Diagnostics

• Operate diagnostic and communication tools using protocols such as LIN, CAN, CAN-FD, FlexRay and automotive Ethernet.
• Collaborate on diagnosing and resolving complex system integration issues.

Verification & Validation of Automated Driving Systems

• Validate Automated Driving Systems, ensuring functionality for parking, safety and driving systems across various levels of automation including data collection and related technologies.
• Conduct tests on public roads and proving grounds, vehicle electronics, and other related domains.

Additional Responsibilities 

• Handle hazardous materials and ensure compliance with safety regulations, including OSHA standards.
• Occasionally lift heavy boxes or components and transport them as necessary.
• Use handheld power tools and perform fabrication tasks as required.
• Manage shipping, import, and export processes with precision and documentation.
• Adhere to VW Group methodologies to ensure alignment with company standards.
• Create and manage electrical circuits, ensuring their safety and functionality

​General Skills:

• Intentional Team Builder: Shapes culture, roles & responsibilities with care & empathy to create engaged, empowered & high-performing interdisciplinary teams.
• Thoughtful Problem Solver & Communicator: Thinks analytically, critically & creatively and communicates with clarity, direction & purpose.
• Attentive Listener: Listens actively while withholding judgment and advice. Clarifies intentions & motivations to anticipate and address potential conflicts & avoid misunderstanding.
• Drives Diversity: Acts from a deep-rooted belief that we build better teams & products when we empower & learn from the broadest spectrum of humanity
• Leads with Integrity: Speaks-up with compassion & empathy to firmly stand by our values, principles, rules &  
• Thrives in Ambiguity: Approaches challenges with an open and curious mindset and a strong bias towards action. Zooms out to systematically map out the situation and is comfortable making high impact decisions based on limited or conflicting information. 
• Creates Clarity & Momentum: Aligns people, processes and systems to create forward momentum. Anticipates and removes impediments. Motivates teams to joint action to achieve common goals across organizational boundaries & cultural differences.
• Highly Accountable: Assumes personal responsibility for making and keeping realistic agreements. Openly owns mistakes and consequences. Demonstrates strong commitment and consideration for the larger interests of society, the environment, the company and the team. 
• Develops Strategy, Partnerships & Business: Strong empathy, influencing and negotiation skills that help create alignment around product vision, budgets, resources, program planning, etc.

​Required Specialized Skills:

• Ability to work on Vehicle retrofit (both mechanical and electrical) 
• Ability to read and interpret vehicle electrical schematics 
• Ability to create custom cable assemblies for vehicle retrofit 
• Expert in data collection strategy and large fleet management 
• Basic system test configuration setup in vehicle for measurement and debugging 
• HW test setup familiarity 
• Familiar with Google Suite, Spreadsheets and Word 

​Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Vehicle retrofit in steering/braking and infotainment system
• Understanding of complete vehicle wiring harness 
• Debugging in-vehicle measurement systems
• Experiences in automated driving development

​Workplace Flexibility:

• Frequent early morning calls, (virtual) meetings, or workshops (overlapping with German business hours)
• Occasional international and domestic travel to provide on-site support and planning/integration workshops with our internal and external stakeholders.

​Years of Relevant Experience:

• 5+ years of Vehicle Engineering technician experience in technology company

​Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• California State driver’s license is required.

​Desired Education: 

• Master's Degree in Engineering or a related field.

Compensation

Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, credentials or certifications, industry-based experience, qualification and training. In the city of Mountain View, CA, the salary range for this position is $135,960 - $197,760. 

CARIAD, Inc. provides performance based merits and annual bonus along with a competitive benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match and defined contribution plan, short and long term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment plans, maternity and non-primary caregiver leave, adoption assistance, employee referral program and vacation and paid holidays. We also offer a unique vehicle lease program that covers registration and insurance fees. 

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. 

Employment with Cariad Inc. is contingent upon the successful completion of this screening process. We emphasize the importance of compliance with export control and sanctions laws as a fundamental aspect of our operations. Our company is dedicated to adhering to these regulations to ensure the lawful and ethical conduct of our business activities. Employment with our company is contingent on either verifying U.S. citizenship or U.S. lawful permanent resident status or obtaining any necessary license or confirming the availability of an applicable exemption or license exception. You, the applicant, will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. Cariad Inc. may choose not to apply for a license or use an applicable license exception (if available) for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to participate in the export control and sanctions compliance screening process. Your cooperation in this matter is essential to our shared success and the integrity of our operations. Thank you for your understanding and commitment to upholding these important standards.