Sr Embedded Engineer, QNX

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.

The Sr Staff Software Engineer will play a crucial role in delivering high-performance, reliable, and scalable software that forms the backbone of embedded system solutions. As a SoC and board device driver’s expert, you will design, implement, test, root cause issues and debug the BSP for Cariad infotainment platform. You will help lead the design and development of BSP software, including bootloaders, device drivers, and low‑level firmware, plus analyze system performance metrics and implement improvements to meet stringent real‑time and embedded system requirements.

You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure cohesive product development and define system requirements to ensure software compatibility with new hardware designs.

• Architect, develop, test, release and maintain embedded device drivers for CARIAD automotive platforms
• Identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance through tuning priorities, code complexity reduction, and system‑level optimizations

• Integrate Board‑Support‑Package with the hardware (board and SoC) and the rest of infotainment software
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, vendors, partners, and other software teams to ensure seamless integration between software and hardware components
• Conduct integration testing to ensure compatibility and performance

• Develop and execute test plans to ensure software quality and reliability
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and system testing
• Address bugs and performance issues identified during testing
• Ensure the software complies with automotive industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 26262)
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Implement best practices for software development and quality assurance
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including software, hardware, and quality assurance
• Communicate project status, technical challenges, and solutions clearly and concisely
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation (design specifications, test reports, bug description, root‑cause analysis, user guides, release notes)

• Analytical and debugging skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to actively participate in technical meetings and provide feedback
• Collaborate and work with multiple teams across geographies and time zones
• Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience and ability to work in a very past pace environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience developing from scratch device drivers for multimedia and complex SoC
• Experience developing from scratch device drivers for complex boards with audio, display, high‑speed interfaces, networking and wireless connectivity
• Experience with board bring‑up
• Proficiency in C/C++/Python programming languages
• Experience with Real Time Operating System mechanism and kernels
• Strong knowledge in QNX
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex system‑level issues
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), build automation tools, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Qualcomm SoC

• Calls, virtual meetings & workshops (overlapping with German/US business hours as needed) to align with leadership, development teams and partners
• Occasional international and…