Software Engineering Associate (CI/CD; DevOps) UNABLE TO CONSIDER OPT/CPT CANDIDATES

VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities. A bright future.

Innovation. Sophistication. Optimization. This is our Passion.

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group, with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.  Here in the US, we are blending German engineering with American ingenuity.

At the Innovation & Engineering Center California (IECC), we represent the Volkswagen Group in applied research and development. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we create bold new ideas for the Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Porsche brands. We’re a team of engineers, designers, scientists, and psychologists looking to develop innovations for future generations of cars, and to transfer technologies from many industries and research institutions into the automotive domain. Our mission is to drive change which means we are not only impacting one of the world’s largest car makers, but also the lives of millions of people. Are you ready to join us?

Software Engineering Associate (CI/CD; DevOps)

The Software Engineering Associate (CI/CD; DevOps) will be part of a core engineering team leading new product developments for VW Group. They will design, implement, and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines that streamline software delivery across the development lifecycle. They will work closely with developers and platform teams to ensure reliable, automated, and scalable delivery of software to production.

Skills Requirements:

·        Analytical and conceptual thinking

·        Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written

·        Excellent teamwork ability and strong interpersonal skills

·        Creative and strategic problem-solving mindset – exhibit good judgement in making decisions.

·        Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision, proven ability to multi-task

·        Self starter

·        CA driver license

·        Excellent proficiency in English language

Role Responsibilities:

Integration – (80%)

·        Be the software integrator for the Experience Management Module (XMM) module

·        Ramp up the integration software imaging for the XMM

·        Integrate the Audi AG images and applications (based on the reference images/platform) for RVT

·        Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines

·        Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure consistent and reproducible builds

·        Maintain documentation for CI/CD practices and environments

·        Work with internal customers to understand and specify application requirements and deliverables

Operational Management - (20%)

·        Be the interface between VWAG Engineering teams and Development partners for integration topics.

·        Participate in VWAG Engineering and Development partner meetings, workshops and decision rounds related to integration topics. Bring escalation topics to VWAG management for timely attention and propose technical solutions.

Specialized Skills

Required

·        Excellent strategically thinking and communication skills.

·        Familiar with software integration techniques and solving merging conflicts.

·        Familiar with CI/CD tooling (Gradle, ZUUL, Git/Gerrit, Gitlab, Jenkins..)

·        Experience with DevOps.

·        Familiar with software ticket systems (JIRA, Github..)

·        Understands and proficient in Agile processes (SCRUM, SAFE…)

·        Familiar with Android test suites and tooling (CTS, STS,VTS…)

·        Understanding of core Computer Science algorithms and data structures.

·        Familiar with NATS implementation on cloud systems such as AWS.

·        Familiar with backend integration and architectures

·        Knowledge of complex modern automotive software and architecture

·        Knowledge of embedded software design.

·        Knowledge of real time operating systems (Linux with realtime extensions)

·        Programming expertise with LINUX(inc. Yokto Project)/Android

Desired

·        Experience in Infotainment and Driver Assistance Systems.

·        Rapid SW environment for prototyping and validation.

·        Knowledge of connected vehicle infotainment and communication systems.

·        Basic proficiency in German language

·        Understanding of typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes.

Years of Required Experience

·        1-3 years of education and/or experience in design, development and prototyping of software products with features like: Navigation, Speech Recognition, Connected Car and/or similar technology.

·        Experience in middleware, networking, or communication systems in embedded environments (ideally with Automotive OEM/Tier 1 or mobile device manufacturer) preferred

Education Requirements:

Required

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, EE, ME, Engineering or equivalent

Desired

·        Master’s Degree in Computer Science, EE, ME, Engineering or equivalent

Work Flexibility:

·        Accommodation for working time zone differences between international locations as needed

·        Travel is estimated to be 10%.

·        Role requires flexibility in daily schedule, including early morning meetings with Europe, afternoons/evenings for the US West Coast or Asia

·        Travel is expected regularly to local development teams and partners <20miles from work location

In Silicon Valley, the salary range for this role will be $97,500 - $120,000, depending on education and years of relevant experience. Salary is determined by geographical location and adjusted accordingly. Other benefits for this position include:

·       Eligibility for annual performance bonus

·       Healthcare benefits

·       401(k), with company match

·       Defined contribution retirement program.

·       Tuition reimbursement

·       Company lease car program

·       Paid time off

Volkswagen Group of America 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. 

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