Principal System Engineer Sr - ADAS

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

 As a Principal System Engineer Sr this position will lead the system development for hardware platform in the domain of ADAS and Infotainment subsystem to make sure that the product is developed as per functional, safety, security, VWGOA quality and automotive process requirement for large scale hardware deployment in millions of vehicles. This position will deliver the work product requirement to HW, SW, Mechanical and Manufacturing team based on VWGOA requirement as mentioned above and will be the bridge among multiple cross functional teams. 

Role Responsibilities 

System Requirement work product development 

• Create function specific requirement document for hardware, software , mechanical and thermal for the target hardware module
• Develop high level block diagram as part of requirement document for hardware and software project.
• Create the task list (Jira list) for hardware, software and mechanical projects based on the requirement document.
• Create HW/SW interface document along with HW team.
• Work with software, hardware and mechanical team to bridge technical gap.
• Cascade the automotive process in to HW/SW development process as part of Task list and work with team for adherence of that.
• Creating Safety requirement for HW and SW based on safety manual of SoCs
• Creating safety requirement (TSR) for HW and SW along with functional safety expert based on FSR
• Create HW/SW design verification/validation plan along with HW/SW team member
• Support EOL framework creating for prototype and mass production of HCPs in CM

Operational Management 

• Collaboration with system team members in Germany for requirement gathering/discussion
• Collaboration with Vendors and CMs
• Support hiring of hardware and software team members

Years of Experience

•  12 years of relevant experience of system development for hardware platform development 

Required Education

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Desired Education

•  Master’s Degree in Engineering

Skills:

• Technical Leadership skills
• Analytical and conceptual thinking
• Experience in developing strategies for R&D
• Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written
• Integration - joining people, processes or systems
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Strategic/visionary minded
• Resource management

Required Skills:

• Experience of decomposing system requirement into HW, SW and Mechanical requirement.
• Experience of decomposing functional-safety requirement (FSR, safety goals etc.) into HW and SW TSR.
• Experience of understanding safety manual of SoCs and implementing into HW and SW
• Experience of implementing automotive quality process into HW and SW development. 
• Experience of implementing HW DV and PV requirement for defined HW module 
• Experience of implementing manufacturing process steps (with CM) in Hardware and Software development ( EOL, HW fixture, Quality process etc.)
• Experience of implementing HW and SW diagnostic requirement
• HW development experience in HCP

Desired Skills: 

• Infotainment and Driver Assistance Systems
• Automotive electronics SW design architecture
• Strategic insight of next generation System on Chip development
• Deep knowledge of embedded software architecture for HPC SoC
• Deep understanding of software platform development and corresponding software.

Work Flexibility

• Travel to worldwide locations required

Compensation

Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, credentials or certifications, industry-based experience, qualification and training. In the city of Santa Clara, California, the salary range for this position is $154,800.00 - $242,500.00.

CARIAD, Inc. provides performance based merits and annual bonus along with a competitive benefits package. 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.

CARIAD 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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