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CARIAD

Unified automotive software stack for VW

Engineer 2 - ADAS Software Integration

Embedded EngineeringUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeMountain View, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming, including the ability to read, modify, build, and test code under supervision.
  • Working knowledge of embedded software concepts, Linux command-line workflows, RTOS concepts, or middleware/application software.
  • Ability to reproduce, analyze, and resolve routine software build, compile, deployment, runtime, or integration issues using logs, traces, build output, and issue reports.
  • Working knowledge of Git or similar version-control workflows, including branching, code review, and documentation practices.
  • Ability to make targeted software or configuration changes and validate results in local, CI, bench, or vehicle environments.
  • Experience supporting software packaging, deployment, flashing, provisioning, or recovery workflows for embedded targets.
  • Working knowledge of vehicle, bench, ECU, or lab-based software integration concepts and the ability to perform configuration, commissioning, and readiness checks.
  • Ability to work safely in lab, bench, and vehicle environments and follow established engineering and validation procedures.
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience in software engineering, embedded systems, automotive systems, or related technical coursework/internship experience.
  • At least 1 year of hands-on experience with C/C++, embedded Linux and/or RTOS environments, middleware/application software, or comparable embedded software workflows.
  • At least 1 year of experience supporting software build, compile, test, debugging, deployment, or vehicle/bench integration activities.
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • A California state driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

  • Implement small to moderately scoped C/C++ changes in low-level software, middleware, or application software within assigned components.
  • Reproduce, investigate, and resolve routine compile, link, runtime, or integration issues using defined steps, available logs, traces, and established debugging methods.
  • Prepare and update code changes for review using established branching, code-review, and documentation practices.
  • Validate approved software changes on local, CI, bench, or vehicle targets and document results.
  • Execute build, compile, and integration workflows and independently capture failures, logs, and environment details.
  • Triage dependency, configuration, toolchain, and interface issues affecting ADAS software integration and resolve routine issues within the assigned scope.
  • Coordinate findings and next steps with software, integration, test, and release teams; escalate issues that require broader system or architectural decisions.
  • Document issue symptoms, reproduction steps, fix attempts, and validation evidence.
  • Execute deployment packaging, release-candidate preparation, and delivery of ADAS software to bench and vehicle targets.
  • Maintain repeatable local, CI, or cloud deployment workflows and identify configuration or environment issues that affect reproducibility.
  • Develop or update simple scripts and configuration files that improve build, deployment, or flashing workflows.
  • Perform routine vehicle and bench flashing activities, including basic troubleshooting, recovery, and configuration checks; escalate complex failures when needed.
  • Execute ADAS bench and vehicle validation activities by enabling software updates, diagnostic access, logging, and trace capture.
  • Use diagnostic and communication tools across CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet, UDS, DoIP, or related technologies to support issue analysis.
  • Perform system configuration, commissioning, and readiness checks for benches, lab systems, and vehicles using established procedures.
  • Confirm that assigned software changes meet defined validation criteria and are ready for downstream testing or release activities.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation such as build notes, deployment steps, troubleshooting notes, root-cause summaries, trace summaries, and validation results.
  • Identify and implement practical improvements that increase reproducibility, traceability, and efficiency of integration workflows.
  • Share technical learnings with team members and incorporate feedback from code reviews, test reviews, and integration events.
  • Work with local ADAS integration teams and Germany-based engineering teams to reproduce issues, analyze logs and traces, implement routine fixes, document technical findings, and escalate higher-complexity issues when needed.
  • Occasional international and domestic travel may be required for integration support, planning workshops, or on-site collaboration.
  • Work in bench, lab, or vehicle environments under established safety procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with ADAS, automated driving, robotics, embedded Linux, or automotive software integration.
  • Working knowledge of automotive communication or diagnostic protocols such as CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet, UDS, or DoIP.
  • Experience with Python, Bash, YAML, or other scripting for build, test, or integration automation.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Artifactory, or similar.
  • Experience with vehicle flashing, provisioning, recovery, or release-candidate installation workflows.
  • Familiarity with CANalyzer, CANoe, adb logcat, PuTTY, or similar diagnostic and logging tools.
  • Familiarity with automotive safety and cybersecurity expectations such as ISO 26262 or ISO/SAE 21434.
  • A master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Relevant internship or project experience in embedded software, ADAS, robotics, automotive systems, or test automation.

About the Company

CARIAD

Unified automotive software stack for VW

CARIAD is the leading automotive software group within the Volkswagen Group, building a unified software stack for all VW brands, including a standardized E/E architecture, VW.OS, and VW.AC cloud. It centralizes software development and licenses scalable platforms to create software-defined vehicles with digital cockpits and infotainment across models. The system works by tightly integrating hardware and software, enabling features such as over-the-air updates and Level 3/4 automated driving, supported by AI sensor fusion and strong cybersecurity. Its goal is to reduce complexity and time-to-market for new models while monetizing through licensing platforms and ongoing digital services in the global mobility market.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Wolfsburg, Germany
Founded
2020

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