FAQ Jobs

Here are some answers from our recruiting team to the most frequently asked questions.

How can I apply to join CARIAD?

We’d be happy to receive your application for one of our advertised positions. You can use our job portal to filter our vacancies by criteria such as location, career level, or field of activity to find the right position for you. To apply, we recommend creating a candidate profile on our job portal. This allows you to access and manage your application at any time.

Who can apply to CARIAD?

At CARIAD, everyone is welcome, regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and identity, faith, disability or age. Diversity is important to us and promote this in all our corporate activities.

The application process at CARIAD:

At CARIAD, we’re always looking for outstanding talent. That's why our application process is designed to be transparent, efficient and thorough. Not only do we want to learn more about you, but we also want to give you an insight into our company and the working atmosphere at CARIAD.

1. Application and contact:

After you submit an application via our job portal, we’ll contact you as soon as possible.   

Depending on the position, you may be required to complete a technical assessment, which may be conducted by our partner Futurepath. We’ll inform you about this separately by email. 


2. Technical Interview:

The first interview takes place with the respective department. This interview gives you insights into the possible areas of responsibility and the future team. It also allows you to get to know the team structure, working methods and the tech stack used (including programming languages, frameworks, methods and tools). ​You will ​have the opportunity to meet the ​h​​​iring ​m​​​anager​,​ as well as experts from the team – in some cases even the whole team.

3. HR interview:

This is followed by an interview with our HR department, where we’d like to get to know you better as a person. You’ll be asked to introduce yourself and answer specific questions about your professional and personal development. This also includes your successes and failures, and how you have dealt with them. We want you to give us a deeper insight into your qualifications with concrete examples. 

It's very important to us that your values and personality ​are a good ​fit ​for ​CARIAD. That's why we want to ​learn how you​​​ approach ​​complex situations, your idea​s​ ​about​​​ teamwork​,​ and your ability to take responsibility. And of course, the same goes for us: we’ll ​gladly share​​​ what it's like to work at CARIAD and answer any questions you may have 

4. Feedback and Contractual Agreement:

​​​After the HR interview, you’ll receive feedback within 48 hours. If the feedback is positive, someone from our recruiting team will inform you about the contract details and the next steps.​​

If you didn't succeed on your first try, we encourage you not to give up! You’re welcome to reapply for another position. We’re always looking for the best talent and therefore appreciate your efforts.

Which documents are required?

To get to know you best, we need your current resume. We also recommend that you upload a cover letter and other relevant references. You can submit your application documents in English or German. On your profile page, you can add documents later or replace them with updated versions.

Can I apply for multiple positions?

Yes, you can apply for multiple positions at the same time. Please make sure that the qualifications in your resume match the requirements for each position.

And most importantly: Always use the same email address for all your applications.

Can I change my documents and personal information after I have already applied?

Of course! You can update the information in your candidate profile at any time. However, please note that changes will only apply to new applications and will not affect those already submitted.

How can I withdraw my application?

If your plans change, you can easily withdraw your application at any time. Simply go to the 'Job Applications' section in your candidate profile, select the relevant application and withdraw it.

Who should I address my application to?

It isn’t necessary to address your application to a specific contact person, as the review of your documents will be done in close cooperation between different team members.

When will I receive a feedback on my application?

Our recruiting team makes it a priority to provide you with timely feedback in order to make the most of your application experience. Please understand that there may occasionally be delays due to a high number of applicants, job changes, vacations or unexpected events. We appreciate all feedback and are open to ideas to improve the process.

How do I know if the position is still open?

The vacancies on our job portal are updated continuously.  As long as the role is published on our job portal, you can assume the vacancy is still open.

I have a disability. Will CARIAD support me in the application process?

We want to encourage people with disabilities to apply to CARIAD while ensuring a fair application process. We involve our disability representative at an early stage and offer technical or organizational adjustments for the application process. Please let us know when you apply if you need such adjustments. Our recruiting team will be happy to help you: careers@cariad.technology.

How can I contact you?

For all requests, please contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible: careers@cariad.technology.

What if I can’t find a suitable position for me?

It currently isn’t possible to submit a speculative application to CARIAD. However, we recommend visiting our job portal regularly, as we continuously post new vacancies. You may soon find the perfect position for you!

I have forgotten my login information. What should I do?

Your username is the email address you used to apply. If you have forgotten your password, you can request a new one ​​here. In the job portal, you will find the option to reset and create a new password under 'View Profile.' 
You will then receive an email with further instructions.

Please be patient when requesting a new password and do not submit another request until you have received your new password via email. Otherwise, the previously requested password will already be invalid due to the latest request. Once you have received your new password, you can continue working on your application.

I cannot complete and submit my application via the system due to an error. What should I do?

​Please try logging into on our portal using another browser. We also recommend that you do not use the translation function for our application form, as this may cause problems when submitting the application. If the problem persists, please contact us at careers@cariad.technology.