Director of Tech Center Architecture (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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Disciplinary and technical management of the organizational unit (OU-2) "Tech Center Architecture"
• Lead the overall architecture design for all Interior, Infotainment & Digital Experience solutions and define the technology vision, strategy and roadmap for the IIX portfolio
• Ensure cross-domain technical concept maturity, stability, and compatibility with cluster/system architecture and cross-sectional functions
• Develop and manage technical concepts, including architecture breakdowns, functional chains, and effect chains for systems and functions
• Lead evaluations of the technical feasibility of brand and legal requirements and design of cross functional technical proposals, including, but not limited to, product compliance, safety, security, diagnostics, OTA, and networking
• Identify and resolve technical risks, conflicting goals, and performance limitations for hardware and software

WHO YOU ARE

• University degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 8 years of experience in software and system architecture design in the field of infotainment or consumer electronics
• Experience building and launching complex Android based IVI solutions in production vehicles
• In-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art infotainment architectures, Android OS, Linux, embedded systems and performance tuning etc.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle EE architecture and communication protocols (VW E3 1.1/1.2 knowledge a plus)
• Demonstrated experience leading cross functional teams to quickly solve complex issues
• 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