Senior Software Engineer for AI Machine Learning Group ConMod (f/m/d)
At a glance
Senior Machine Learning Engineering role at Volkswagen. Ingolstadt.
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What you'll do
- Build machine-learning components for production workflows such as bug investigation and system analytics
- Create and look after ML pipelines, from bringing in and preparing data through training, testing and inference
- Run AI systems in CARIAD infrastructure, tracking performance and improving model behavior over time
- Coordinate AI work with data science, software and product teams, and assess new methods for practical use
- Help colleagues apply AI tools and share knowledge across development teams
What you bring
- A technical degree or an equivalent qualification
- Strong software development experience, including building and maintaining production systems
- Practical knowledge of machine learning, Python and C++, with experience integrating ML models into applications or services
- Experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, or comparable tools, plus familiarity with cloud deployment
- Professional English at C1 level and the ability to explain technical topics clearly
Who this fits
This senior technical role suits an engineer who can build production software and apply machine learning in practical workflows. You’ll work across technical teams and help colleagues use AI tools. German is an advantage.
From the employer
We are CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Our teams build automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche – supporting the Volkswagen Group in becoming the leading automotive technology company. With CARIDIANS in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia, and India, we are transforming automotive mobility for everyone.
Join us and be part of this exciting journey!
YOUR TEAM
The Group ConMod Team is responsible for key areas of software design activities for the future Group ConMod microcontroller (uC) software stack. Working closely with various technical teams, the vision, architecture, as well as the design and implementation of the next embedded software stack for connectivity - used across the entire group - are developed here. The team enjoys exploring new territory, challenging existing approaches, and further developing innovative solutions. As part of CARIAD’s Senior Technical Team, the departmentalso collaborates closely with various stakeholders from the technical units of the Volkswagen Group.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Design and develop AI / machine‑learning components that are integrated into series development processes (e.g. bug analysis, system analytics ...)
- Build and maintain ML pipelines, covering data ingestion, preprocessing, training, evaluation and inference for series usecases like bug analysis
- Deploy and operate AI systems in Cariad infrastructure including monitoring, performance optimisation and continuous improvement of model behaviour
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (data science, software engineering, product) to align AI solutions
- Actively monitor AI and machine‑learning developments and evaluate new methods, tools and architectures for practical use
- Empower your Team and colleagues with AI tools and share the knowledge within the devTeams
WHO YOU ARE
- Degree in a technical field or comparable qualification
- Strong background in software development with hands‑on experience building and maintaining production systems
- Solid knowledge of AI machine‑learning concepts (e.g. supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement learning) and their real‑world application
- Proficiency in Python, C++ and experience integrating ML models (ML Ops) into applications or services
- Experience with AI/ML frameworks and tools (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch or comparable technologies)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and deploying AI workloads in scalable environments MCP servers etc.
- Understanding of data handling and preparation, including working with large datasets and feature engineering
- Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly and work effectively in cross‑functional teams
- Professional proficiency in English at C1 level, German language skills are an advantage
NICE TO KNOW
- Remote work options
- Temporary work from abroad in selected countries
- Flextime / optional working hours
- Company pension plan
- Annual professional development
- Sabbatical option up to 6 months
- 30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave
- Possibility for VW Group car leasing
- If you have further questions about the candidate journey at CARIAD, please contact us: careers@cariad.technology
At CARIAD, we embrace individuality and diversity because we believe our differences make us stronger. We actively seek to build teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability, please reach out to us at careers@cariad.technology - we are happy to support you.