Engineer II, ADAS SW Integration

We are CARIAD, an automotive software development team with the Volkswagen Group. Our mission is to make the automotive experience safer, more sustainable, more comfortable, more digital, and more fun. To achieve that we are building the leading tech stack for the automotive industry and creating a unified software platform for over 10 million new vehicles per year. We’re looking for talented, digital minds like you to help us create code that moves the world. Together with you, we’ll build outstanding digital experiences and products for all Volkswagen Group brands that will transform mobility. Join us as we shape the future of the car and everyone around it.

Role Summary:

The Engineer II, ADAS Software Integration is an early-career individual contributor within the ADAS business unit responsible for executing defined software integration activities with growing independence. The role performs targeted C/C++ and configuration changes, investigates build, compile, runtime, and deployment issues, supports software packaging and vehicle/bench flashing, and validates software changes across local, CI, bench, and vehicle environments. The Engineer II works 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. The position remains hands-on and execution-focused while taking greater ownership for the quality, reproducibility, and completion of assigned integration work.

Role Responsibilities:

Embedded Software Support

• 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 
• Validate approved software changes on local, CI, bench, or vehicle targets and document results.

Build, Compile & Integration Issue Triage

• Execute build, compile, and integration workflows and independently capture failures, logs, and environment 
• 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.

Deployment Tooling, Automation & Vehicle Flashing Support 

• 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; escalating complex failures when needed.

Bench, Vehicle Validation & Diagnostics Support

• 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.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• 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.

General Skills:

• Thoughtful Problem Solver & Communicator:  Applies analytical thinking, asks clarifying questions, and communicates status, risks, and findings clearly.
• Independent & Accountable:  Owns assigned engineering tasks from execution through validation and documentation, seeking guidance when scope or risk exceeds established boundaries. 
• Collaborative Team Member:  Works effectively with software, integration, test, and release teams across locations and time zones. 
• Learning Agility:  Builds domain knowledge quickly and applies established engineering practices, tools, and processes. 
• Attention to Detail:  Works effectively in evolving technical environments, prioritizes assigned work, and adjusts approach as new information becomes available.
• Drives Diversity: Supports an inclusive team environment where different perspectives are respected.

Required Specialized Skills:

• Proficiency in C/C++ programming skills with 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 builds, 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 changing 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.
• Ability to work safely in lab, bench, and vehicle environments and follow established engineering and validation procedures.

Desired Skills:

• 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.

Workplace Flexibility:

• Frequent early morning calls, virtual meetings, or workshops may be required to overlap with German business hours.
• Occasional international and domestic travel may be required for integration support, planning workshops, or on-site collaboration.
• Role may require work in bench, lab, or vehicle environments under established safety procedures. 

Years of Relevant Experience:

• 2+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, embedded systems, automotive systems, or related technical coursework/internship experience. 
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with C/C++, embedded Linux and/or RTOS environments,middleware/application software, or comparable embedded software workflows.
• 1+ years of experience supporting software build, compile, test, debugging, deployment, or vehicle/benchintegration activities. 

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• California State driving license required. 

Desired Education: 

• 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.

Compensation

Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, credentials or certifications, industry-based experience, qualification and training. In the city of Mountain View, CA, the salary range for this position is $110,210 - $159,650. 

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CARIAD, Inc. provides performance-based merits and annual bonus along with a competitive benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match and defined contribution plan, short- and long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment plans, maternity and non-primary caregiver leave, adoption assistance, employee referral program and vacation and paid holidays. We also offer a unique vehicle lease program that covers registration and insurance fees. 

CARIAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. 

Employment with CARIAD Inc. is subject to export control and sanctions compliance. Some positions may involve access to technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. legal restrictions on release to certain foreign persons based on citizenship or permanent residence. To ensure compliance, applicants will be required to provide information for screening. Employment may be contingent on the outcome, including verification of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status, or confirmation that a license, exemption, or exception applies. CARIAD retains the discretion to decline to obtain a required license in any case. By applying, you acknowledge and agree to participate in this process.