Principal Hardware Engineer

Cariad, Inc. • Mountain View, CA

7h

About The Position

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:
In the role of Principal Hardware Engineer, you will define, develop and deliver production hardware in embedded environment for high performance computing platform for VW Group in order to create in-house development expertise for connected infotainment and ADAS/AD system. The position will be a member of CARIAD’s senior technical team and interfaces with multiple stakeholders of VW Group’s technical team members. This position investigates and develops new computer HW architectures for HPC connected systems.

Requirements

• Excellent strategic thinking, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of HPC HW architecture and hardware development processes.
• Understanding of Hardware platform development and corresponding software. Experienced with introduction into mass production of the same.
• Deep understanding of typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes.
• Deep understanding in defining and designing hardware for embedded high performance computer systems including definition of system topologies, components and its interfaces.
• Understanding of functional safety (ISO26262) concept and implementation of same in HW design.
• Knowledge of connected HPC hardware components and its peripherals
• Knowledge of connected vehicle infotainment and communication systems.
• Knowledge of embedded system software/hardware architecture, real-time operating systems.
• Experienced to establish a professional network within the ecosystem of automotive suppliers, and technology companies such as: Computer system technology companies; Semiconductor vendors; Start-up companies.
• 12+ years of HPC hardware development experience in embedded environment
• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Infotainment and Driver Assistance Systems
• Infotainment and Driver Assistance Systems
• Consumer electronics HW design architecture
• Rapid SW environment for prototyping and validation
• Connected navigation and driver assistance system technologies
• User-interface architecture for mobile and automotive systems
• Programming languages C, C++, Java, HTML5, and script languages
• Science, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of different HW modules of ADAS/AD and Infotainment (ICP) HPCs
• Lead the development, launch and production of ADAS/AD and ICP HPCs, overseeing all steps of the process and working closely with product/design/contract manufacturers.
• Contribute to specification and design of compute boards for automotive systems.
• Work with internal customers to understand and specify application requirements and deliverables, including safety and security
• Work with component suppliers to select and support hardware solutions.
• Supports in investigating scalable architecture alternatives and development paths for ADAS/AD and ICP Hardware platforms.
• Contribute to establish Cyber Security and Functional Safety requirements while developing EE hardware platform.
• Leads to HW implementation of Cyber Security and Functional Safety requirements while developing EE hardware platform.
• Support in recruiting and building a high-performing team of engineers to deliver high performance, high volume, low cost, automotive systems.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to hardware platform development
• Collaborate with team members in the U.S. and abroad
• Provide technical guidance to team, foster a culture of collaboration and innovative ideas to solve problems.
• Mentor, motivate and guide the career development of young engineers
• Work closely with software, hardware, and mechanical teams to bridge technical gaps, contribute insights, and facilitate effective communication

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal