Life at CARIAD

At CARIAD, technology meets teamwork. We build automotive software, exchange ideas, and collaborate across disciplines to drive progress – for mobility and for each other. Working at CARIAD means being part of a culture that values curiosity, ownership, and collaboration. It is an environment designed to support flexibility, well-being, and professional development at every stage of your career. Discover how we work, evolve, and move forward together.

What shapes life at CARIAD

Joining CARIAD means working in a culture that thrives on fresh perspectives, individual accountability, and collective success. Our culture brings people and technology together – creating space for ideas to grow and individuals to develop their potential.

It is CARIDIANS who foster this environment every day. By supporting one another, sharing perspectives, and working together across teams and locations, we create a culture built on respect and ownership. We encourage initiative, value open dialogue, and believe that meaningful innovation happens when we collaborate and move forward together.

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What's in it for you

At CARIAD, fair compensation is a given. But meaningful work needs more than that – it only thrives in the right environment. That’s why our benefits focus on flexibility, development, and security.

From flexible working hours and 30 days of paid leave to remote work options, sabbaticals, and continuous learning opportunities, our benefits are designed to support your professional ambitions and personal life at every stage of your career.

Learn more about our benefits

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Empowering diversity in tech

Innovation needs diverse perspectives. That’s why diversity and inclusion at CARIAD aren’t just words — they’re part of how we work. We foster an inclusive environment where people with different backgrounds, identities, and experiences come together to create meaningful change.

Communities and initiatives create space for exchange, visibility, and support.

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Our working principles

How we work together is just as important as what we build. Our approach is shaped by a can-do attitude, a focus on progress over perfection, and a strong sense of ownership in everything we do.

Mutual trust forms the basis of our teamwork. Responsibility, transparency, and open communication help us learn from each other and continuously improve. By embracing different perspectives and challenging ideas in a constructive way, we continuously adapt, improve, and grow – as individuals, as teams, and as a company.

Can-do attitude

Speed & simplicity

Mutual trust

Reliable accountability

Maximum transparency

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Our locations

CARIAD brings together around 4,000 developers, engineers, and scientists across software hubs in Wolfsburg, Ingolstadt, the Stuttgart area, Berlin, and Munich. These locations form the foundation for our work in Germany, in tandem with our teams in the USA, China, India, and Estonia.

Our teams collaborate every day across countries and disciplines to exchange knowledge and develop digital solutions for the Volkswagen Group. No matter where we’re based, our curiosity, openness, and teamwork keep us connected, creating a working environment built on shared purpose.