Sr Staff Software Engineer (Contract)

pemWe are /emstrongemCARIAD/em/strongem, 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./em/p pem​/emstronguRole Summary:/u/strong/p p​The Sr Staff Software Engineer (Contract) will lead key areas in the shaping and strengthening of the electronics development for CARIAD and VW Group. The Sr Staff Software Engineer will define, develop, and deliver production software in an embedded environment for a high-performance computing platform for VW Group, creating in-house development expertise for connected infotainment. This role will also drive technology stack selection discussions, balancing scalability and performance needs, while helping establish and refine coding standards and development processes. The position will be a senior member of CARIAD’s technical team and will interface with multiple stakeholders from VW Group’s technical teams./p pstronguRole Responsibilities:/u/strong/p pstrongHCP Software Developmentnbsp;/strong/p ul liContribute to software specification and design of compute boards and custom SoCs/li liWork with internal customers to understand and specify software requirements and deliverables, including safety and security/li liAssist hardware team in bring-up, testing and debugging/li liDevelop/integrate bootloaders, device drivers, kernels, hypervisors, upgrade processes, etc to support application requirements/li liLeads SW development for Base-software (BSP), Driver software, MCAL, Bring-up/Debugging software and diagnostic software./li liLeads board bring-up and supports hardware design verification./li liDevelop/integrate processes and tools for software development and automated regression testing/li liLeads performance validation and evaluation of the SW stack./li liContributes to the timely delivery of fully validated, high-quality software features./li liLeads the design, prototyping, engineering, validation, and launching the cutting-edge software stacks for HCPs with multiple SoCs configuration architecture./li liProvide expert technical guidance to engineering teams, mentoring less experienced engineers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement./li liLead discussions on technology stack selection, balancing scalability, performance, and maintainability./li /ul pstrongOperational Managementnbsp;/strong/p ul liWork with contract manufacturer closely to build up test software for hardware test setup for ECU bring-up, verification/validation and end of line production./li liIdentify and mitigate project technology risks and execution risks/li liMonitor compliance with relevant regulations, statutes, Board Directives, process standards (including in respect of Golden Rules and Product Compliance), procedural/operating instructions and occupational safety regulations using appropriate management controls (dual-control principle)./li /ul pstrongu​General Skills:/u/strong/p ul liAnalytical and conceptual thinking/li liExperience in developing strategies for Ramp;D/li liCommunication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written/li liIntegration - joining people, processes or systems/li liInfluencing and negotiation skills/li liStrategic/visionary minded/li /ul pstrongu​Required Specialized Skills:/u/strong/p ul liDeep understanding of software platform development and corresponding software./li liKnowledge of typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes./li liKnowledge of functional safety concept (ISO26262) and implementation of same in software./li liDeep Knowledge of embedded system software architecture, real-time operating systems, and web framework components and its interfaces/li liKnowledge of connected HPC software components and its peripherals/li liKnowledge of connected vehicle infotainment and communication software systems./li liExperienced with introduction into mass production of the same./li liExhibit mastery of multiple programming languages and script languages C, C++, Java, HTML5,/li /ul pstrongu​Desired Skills:/u/strong/p ul liConsumer electronics SW design architecture/li liRapid prototyping and validation/li liApproaches for cloud oriented mobile internet applications/li liConnected navigation and driver assistance system technologies/li liUser-interface architecture for mobile and automotive systems/li /ul pstrongu​Workplace Flexibility:/u/strong/p ul li​Travel to worldwide locations may be required, up to 20%/li /ul pstrongu​Years of Relevant Experience:/u/strong/p ul li​10+ years of software development experience in HPC embedded environment/li /ul pstrongu​Required Education:/u/strong/p ul listrongu​/u/strongBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent/li /ul pstrongu​Desired Education:nbsp;/u/strong/p ul li​Master’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent/li /ul pstronguWorkplace Flexibility:/u/strong/p ul li​This is a contract W2 position/li liThis role is based in Mountain View, CA. Must be local, no relocation./li liImmediate availability is required. The selected candidate is expected to start promptly upon offer acceptance and pending successful completion of a standard background check and drug screening/li liApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future/li liWe do not accept C2C (Corp-to-Corp), 1099, or third-party agency submissions for this position/li liThe hourly contract rate for this position in Mountain View, CA is $90.00 - $110.00/hour, depending on factors such as qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, and training./li /ul pemCARIAD 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, nationalnbsp;origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws./emnbsp;/p