Sr Staff Hardware Engineer, Radio Frequency

<p><em>We are </em><strong><em>CARIAD</em></strong><em>, 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 Staff Hardware Engineer, Radio Frequency serves as a <strong>technical leader</strong> within CARIAD’s Hardware Platform Development team, driving the design, validation, and optimization of advanced RF systems and circuits. This role demands <strong>deep expertise</strong> in RF architecture, antenna design and tuning, EMI/EMC mitigation, and complex system integration to enable robust, high-performance wireless communication across vehicle platforms.</p> <p>As a senior technical authority, the Sr Staff Engineer not only leads, manages and delivers hands-on design and troubleshooting of high-quality, scalable solutions, but also <strong>sets direction for RF technology roadmaps, defines best practices, mentors cross-functional teams, and influences hardware architecture decisions</strong><strong>. </strong>The role requires balancing innovation with reliability, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards, while leading and guiding the development of next-generation connected mobility solutions at CARIAD.</p> <p><strong><u>Role Responsibilities:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Technical Leadership &amp; Strategy (40%)</strong></p> <ul> <li>Define and communicate <strong>technical direction and best practices</strong> for RF hardware design and validation across CARIAD’s Hardware Platform Development team.</li> <li>Shape and influence <strong>RF technology roadmaps</strong> and ensure alignment with long-term product and platform strategies.</li> <li>Lead supplier engagement and evaluation of RF technologies, ensuring forward-looking adoption of next-generation solutions.</li> <li>Act as the <strong>primary technical authority</strong> on RF architecture decisions, ensuring robust system integration and signal integrity.</li> </ul> <p><strong>RF Design &amp; Development (30%)</strong></p>