Sr Principal Hardware Engineer

<p><em>We are <strong>CARIAD</strong>, 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.</em></p> <p><em>​</em><strong><u>Role Summary:</u></strong></p> <p>The Sr Principal Hardware Engineer is responsible for shaping and strengthening the electronics development for CARIAD and VW Group. They will define, develop and deliver production hardware in an 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.&nbsp;The Sr Principal Hardware Engineer will be a member of CARIAD’s senior technical team and will interface with multiple stakeholders of VW Group’s technical team members. This position investigates and develops new computer HW architectures for HPC connected systems and finds technology competence and provides expertise support to Global brands for HCP development for up-coming VW group vehicle platforms.&nbsp;The person will help build and mentor a highly competent technical team (Best of the Best) for SoC, HCP and Software development for strategic growth of CARIAD mission of in-house competence for semiconductor and HCP development to compete with Automotive technology companies.</p> <p><strong><u>Role Responsibilities:</u></strong></p> <h4><strong>HCP Hardware Development –&nbsp;</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Leads the development, launch and production of ADAS/AD and ICP HCPs, overseeing all steps of the process and working closely with product/design/contract manufacturers.</li> <li>Contribute to specification and design of compute boards for automotive systems.</li> <li>Oversees development of formal system architecture &amp; behavior specifications including functional requirements, design intent, behavioral intent and system partitioning for the hardware platforms.</li> <li>Work with internal customers to understand and specify application requirements and deliverables, including safety and security</li> <li>Work with component suppliers to select and support hardware solutions.</li> <li>Supports in investigating scalable architecture alternatives and development paths for ADAS/AD and ICP Hardwa