CONTRACT: Sr SWE - Android (with AOSP) | Professionals

Description

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany 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. Role Responsibilities Qualifications Years of Experience Education Skills Desired Skills Work Flexibility In Silicon Valley (California), the salary range for this role will be $155,000 - $185,000, depending on education and years of relevant experience. Salary is determined by geographical location and adjusted accordingly. Other benefits for this position include: 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. This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security. This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Competencies

• Act as an ownerBe a pioneerExcite customerGrow personallyHandle complexityLive integrity & complianceLive passionPerform togetherThink ahead

Company

• Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Contract

• Unlimited

Department

• IT Software Development

Shift

• Full-time

Experience

• Professionals

Work Flexibility & Compensation Data

• Readiness for international business trips to visit Audi AG, Volkswagen AG, Porsche AG

• Flexibility to travel within US, Europe and China

• 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

Brief Role Description

• This multi-year contract position is responsible for leading application development for mobile and vehicle infotainment systems at Volkswagen Group’s Innovation Center California. The ideal candidate would excel at working with multiple cross disciplinary project teams to develop and implement infotainment concepts that showcase user journeys of our next-generation product concepts. The role involves championing a compelling story of innovation across VW Group, and to inspire main stakeholders within the organization

• The candidate would also be responsible for investigating new developments in current and future mobile development with a focus on spatial computing technologies. Day to day activities for this would involve creating and leading the process for selecting, testing, and tracking top ideas for technical experimentation and productization. The role gives the flexibility to learn new things, try new technology, seek opportunities to grow, mentor & be mentored, & participate in Volkswagen Group’s innovation ecosystem.

Role Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Engage in brainstorming sessions to identify front-end technologies (mobile and vehicle infotainment) to showcase customer-facing innovation concepts for mobility

• Develop mobile apps that can transform into vehicle apps when paired with the vehicle infotainment system

• Prototype interactive A.R. experiences using state-of-the-art spatial computing frameworks

• Make platform-level adaptations to customize Android Automotive for the vehicle infotainment system

• Identify and collaborate with external companies in Silicon Valley to bring disruptive technology and influence existing project portfolio

• Track ideas and their impact and infuse the outcomes of proof of concepts into real products

• Present your work at internal and external technology events and workshops with main stakeholders and potential companies

• Capture intellectual property

• 8+ years of software development experience

• 5+ years of experience in Android application development

• Highly desired (not required) Experience working with Android Automotive.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, EE or Game Design.

• Masters preferred.