Principal Network & Security Developer

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.

Role Summary:

The Principal Network & Security Developer will lead the functional group designing, implementing, testing and releasing every software component related to networking and security for Cariad automotive infotainment platform software. In addition, the Principal Network & Security Developer will own the software architecture across operating system (Linux and Android).

As subject matter expert on networking and security, the Principal Network & Security Developer will work with assigned developers and other architects to champion new and innovative ideas, to design re-usable software modules and deliver high quality software.

Role Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership 

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers. 
• Coach, lead, mentor other team members working in the functional group.
• Manage the lifecycle of embedded and distributed software, including development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Ensure software aligns with business needs and industry standards.
• Oversee performance, security, and compliance.
• Lead embedded and distributed software development projects and initiatives.

Embedded System Development 

• Architect, develop, test, release and maintain the stack including vehicle services
• Design and develop Virtual Trust Zone firmware and trusted applications in linux and android
• Develop in-house shared libraries to simulate the hardware devices
• Design and implementation of CDC applications, like UDS, software update, and 
off-car communications like e-call, log upload 
• Work with ethernet and networking stacks for switching, routing, TCP/IP, data center networking 
• Work with ethernet and networking stacks solutions for switching, routing, TCP/IP, data center networking
• Implementing network security measures such as firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
• Identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance through tuning of priorities, code complexity reduction, and system-level optimizations.

System Integration 

• Integrating network and security related software with the Board-Support-Package, others infotainment software and backend systems.
• Collaborating with function owners and other software architect and developers to ensure seamless integration between software and vehicle hardware components.
• Conducting integration testing to ensure compatibility and performance.

Compliance, Testing and Quality Assurance 

• Developing and executing test plans to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Conducting unit testing, integration testing, and system testing.
• Addressing bugs and performance issues identified during testing.
• Ensuring the software complies with automotive industry and cybersecurity standards and regulations.
• Staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Implementing best practices for software development and quality assurance.

Collaboration and Communication 

• Work closely with third party vendors for various features and enhancements 
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including software, hardware, and quality assurance teams.
• Communicate project status, technical challenges, and solutions in a clear and concise manner.
• Effectively lead and communicate across team boundaries during requirement gathering, POC 
and development of various s/w module
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for Infotainment security requirements, feasibility 
analysis and provide ETAs for security related modules

General Skills:

• Analytical and debugging skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in functional and technical leadership.
• Ability to lead technica