Director of Core Infotainment Platform "IIX" (m/f/d)

It’s time to reshape automotive mobility for everyone!

At CARIAD, we have the mission to create and deliver leading digital technology for the Volkswagen Group. We’re uniting over 6,000 global experts to build powerful software architectures that enable completely new customer experiences.
Iconic models like the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, Audi Q6 e-tron, and Porsche Macan 4 Electric are already equipped with CARIAD technology.

Join us at CARIAD and become part of an exciting journey to shape the future of mobility!

YOUR TEAM

Within the Tech Center “IIX – Interior, Infotainment & Digital Experience” you will be part of creating one future cross-brand, standardized infotainment and digital experience platform of the Volkswagen Group. Having you in our team, you will unfold expertise in customer-centric software development for infotainment in the car, mobile and beyond.

As Director Core Infotainment Platform (m/f/d) and Solution Lead, you are part of a group of passionate and determined people who continuously strive for pushing the boundaries and who all share the same vision: To provide the best possible customer experience across the entire mobility journey by offering extended infotainment systems and functionalities combined with services for connected cars within a data-driven automotive ecosystem, no matter what brand or product they choose.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Disciplinary and technical management of the organizational unit (OU-2) “Core Infotainment Platform”
• Development of central infotainment stacks (hardware and software platform) for the architectures E³ 1.1, E³ 1.2 and MQB
• Architecture, conception, design and series development of infotainment hardware
• Development of system functions (e.g. diagnostics, software update) and middleware
• Development of sound, Android AOSP, CI/CD and platform security
• Responsibility for deadlines, quality and costs incl. management of the development partners and suppliers involved across multiple Agile Release Trains

WHO YOU ARE

• University degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience in software platform and embedded in the field of infotainment or consumer electronics
• Experience building a tech focused software engineering team to develop infotainment solutions for automotive OEMs
• Experience launching Android based IVI solutions in production vehicles
• Detailed knowledge of infotainment platform technologies including Android OS, embedded systems, drivers, bootloaders, HAL and performance tuning etc.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross functional teams to quickly solve complex issues
• Proven experience delivering complex projects in short timelines
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English and German is a plus; able to communicate with all parts of the organization including Delivery Units and Brands
• High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex 

NICE TO KNOW

• Remote work options
• Temporary work from abroad in selected countries
• Flextime / optional working hours
• Company pension plan
• Annual professional development
• Sabbatical option up to 6 months
• 30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave
• Possibility for VW Group car leasing
• If you have further questions about the candidate journey at CARIAD, please contact us: careers@cariad.technology

YOUR RECRUITING CONTACT

Nathalie Giebelhausen - nathalie.giebelhausen@cariad.technology

At CARIAD, we value individuality and diversity. We see great strength in our differences and can all benefit from the unique perspectives of others. We strive to employ people with diverse backgrounds who have the expertise, energy and focus to advance our mission. If you're unable to submit an application because of a disability, please contact us at careers@cariad.technology.

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