Head of Core Services and Middleware -SDV Hub (m/f/d)

At CARIAD, we're bundling and further expanding the Volkswagen Group's software expertise. We’re uniting over 6,500 global experts to build a scalable technology stack, including a software platform, unified electronic architecture and reliable connection to the automotive cloud.

Our CARIDIANS are developing vehicle functions such as driver assistance systems, a next-generation infotainment platform, power electronics and charging technology, and digital services in and around the vehicle.

Our software can already be found in Volkswagen ID. models and will soon power Audi and Porsche vehicles with the E3 1.2 platform in 2024.

It's no easy task, but with experts like you, we can shape the future of mobility. Join us at CARIAD and be part of this exciting journey!

YOUR TEAM

With the SDV Hub, we are venturing out and creating software-defined vehicles (SDV) of the future that are transforming the way our Group conceptualizes, designs, and engineers our vehicles.

Together with experts from Audi and Volkswagen, the SDV Hub will support the development of an SDV architecture and software platform that will enable the ecosystem in a collaborative and fast-growing environment.

For the core of the SDV Hub, we are looking to work with technical experts across all levels that are ready to rethink the way we do software for our future cars.

The Core Services and Middleware organization is responsible for delivering fundamental infrastructure for the SDV organization.

These infrastructures include, but are not limited to, OTA, Middleware Infra, Cloud Infra, and Diagnostics.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
• Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals
• Align strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams
• Communicate, collaborate, and build relationships with xfn partners and peer teams to facilitate large-scale projects
• Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role and aligned to the broader organization's goals
• Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development and provide feedback and coaching
• Make direct technical contributions to your domain areas of expertise
• Further development of a team of highly enthusiastic engineers

WHO YOU ARE

• Deep technical domain expertise in one or more of the following areas :
• OTA, both in-vehicle and backend infrastructure
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Middleware Infrastructure
• Connectivity Software
• Diagnostics (both in-vehicle and remote)
• 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages. (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java)
• Several years of engineering leadership experience as both technical and disciplinary leader.
• Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring / coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers

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 :
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