Senior Engineer E/E Architecture - SDV Hub (m/f/d)

CARIAD delivers automotive software across multiple vehicle segments for the Volkswagen Group including high-volume, premium, and luxury vehicles. With our new SDV Hub, we are venturing out and creating software-defined vehicles (SDV) of the future that are transforming the way our Group conceptualizes, designs, and engineers our vehicles. Together with experts from Audi and Volkswagen, the SDV Hub will support the development of an SDV architecture and software platform that will enable the ecosystem in a collaborative and fast-growing environment. For the core of the SDV Hub, we are looking to work with technical experts across all levels that are ready to rethink the way we do software for our future cars. YOUR TEAM We, the E/E Architecture team for the SDV hub, oversee the electric and electronic behavior and interaction among the vehicle components. Our daily mission involves shaping a competitive and contemporary mobility experience for our upcoming vehicle generations, all built upon a software-defined vehicle foundation. WHAT YOU WILL DO Design and development of cutting edge electrical architectures within the SDV HubTake part in the implementation of proof of concept (PoC) studies on hardware architecture with short iteration cycles, building upon the PoCs of othersCommunicate results with other team members and discuss further investigations and explore potential solutions Express designs in common models and describe correlations in-between system componentsWork in cross-functional teams, integrate create solutions, support the verification system (HIL, XIL, reference setups) and drive verificationsCollaborate with cross functional engineering teams, including electrical component owners, wire harness groups, controls and ECU hardwareProactively take ownership of technical issues as they arise and work towards resolving them WHO YOU ARE Bachelors (Masters preferred) studies in electrical, computer engineering or any other comparable field of studyKnowledge of low voltage and high voltage energy systems and its expected interactions within E/E ArchitectureIdeally minimum of 4 years of hardware development experienceExperience in creating high volume productsExperience in homologation, testing, integration and diagnosticsUnderstanding of vehicle communication networks, such as CAN-FD, LIN, EthernetExperience with processes involving design and process failure mode and effect analysis (D/PFMEA), control plans, functional safety (FuSa), hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA), root cause analysis, impact analysis, change requests, and technical reportingFluency in English and German would be a plusStrong technical communication and reporting skills, proactivity and hands-on mentalityWillingness to travel occasionally NICE TO KNOW Remote work optionsTemporary work from abroad in selected countriesFlextime / optional working hoursCompany pension planAnnual professional developmentSabbatical option up to 6 months30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leavePossibility for VW Group car leasingIf you have further questions about the candidate journey at CARIAD, please contact us: