(Senior) Software Engineer (Cloud Engineer) - AI Platform (m/f/d)

We are CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Our teams build automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche - supporting the Volkswagen Group in becoming the leading automotive technology company. With CARIDIANS in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia, and India, we are transforming automotive mobility for everyone.

Join us and be part of this exciting journey!

YOUR TEAM
We develop a scalable, global technology stack for NCAP up to Level 4 Driving and Parking functions that can be always up-to-date. Our technology will power basic driver assistance as well as advanced automated Driving and Parking functions for all brands within Volkswagen Group in the "Ownership" spectrum. You will contribute to one or more of the following areas:

Selection and Scenario Mining,Semantics and World Models,Multi-Modal 3D Sensor Processing,Auto Labeling andML Lifecycle Platform.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Designing and operating ML inference pipelines in the cloud to process multi-modal sensor data and deliver high-quality data for AI development
• Deploying ML workflows using Docker, Kubernetes, and Argo, with efficient integration into our data management systems (Databricks, Delta Lake, Azure Blob Storage)
• Integrating services within the data loop using Event Grid and Databricks
• Optimizing service runtime for scalability and cost efficiency

WHO YOU ARE

• University degree (Master or PhD preferred) in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Scientific Computing, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Physics or a related field with relation to AI
• Hands-on experience with: Linux, Git, Python, Azure Cloud & Azure Machine Learning (Event Grid, authentication workflows, Blob Storage), Terraform, Kubernetes, Databricks / Delta Lake and SQL
• Proficient in software development with a focus on Python and high software quality
• Analytical and solution-oriented, able to work independently and collaboratively
• Familiar with software architecture, design patterns, and version control systems
• Experience with Argo and Ray are nice to have
• A strong communicator in English; German is a plus

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

At CARIAD, we embrace individuality and diversity because we believe our differences make us stronger. We actively seek to build teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability, please reach out to us at careers@cariad.technology - we are happy to support you.