Software Engineer Lead - Middleware Must have Android AOSP; Kotlin; Embedded SW Development (Unable to consider OPT/CPT)

VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities. A bright future.

Innovation. Sophistication. Optimization. This is our Passion.

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg 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.  Here in the US, we are blending German engineering with American ingenuity.

At the Innovation & Engineering Center California (IECC), we represent the Volkswagen Group in applied research and development. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we create bold new ideas for the Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Porsche brands. We’re a team of engineers, designers, scientists, and psychologists looking to develop innovations for future generations of cars, and to transfer technologies from many industries and research institutions into the automotive domain. Our mission is to drive change which means we are not only impacting one of the world’s largest car makers, but also the lives of millions of people. Are you ready to join us?

Lead Software Engineer – Middleware

The Software Engineer Lead - Middleware will be part of a core engineering team leading new product developments for VW Group. They will contribute to the design of embedded systems, networking protocols, and middleware platforms enabling efficient data exchange across diverse hardware and software environments. This is a high-impact role that requires technical leadership, strong software architecture skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with system architects, platform teams, and product engineering.

This role is the primary point of contact and accountability for IT data and middleware integration services and support (life cycle planning of business data integration needs through strategize, architect, design/build/procure, deploy, operate, evolve, support, and retire) for defined products (Data Warehouse, ODS, Business Objects, SAS, Tableau) and platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, Informatica, Biztalk) for both US and Canada. This includes existing on premises services / support and future cloud services / support. Expected to create a well-run team that can sustain credibility with business users while working directly with and adhering to development and support best practices and Data Governance standards and processes. This will require investing time to learn the unique data needs of each area and to proactively advocate how data integration and middleware technology can be best used to further the business goals.

Responsibility includes:

Leadership and management of development & delivery team personnel, developing their skills and capabilities to meet the needs of the organization, as well as building on existing recruiting capabilities to address new needs and skills gaps.

Creation and alignment of a data integration plat