Sr Software Engineer - Full Stack BACKEND with CLOUD - NO OPT/CPT

Sr Software Engineer - Full Stack BACKEND with CLOUD - NO 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.

As ADMT, we develop and realize fully autonomous mobility and transportation services. Our mission is to make mobility-and transportation-as-a-service safe, accessible, and most attractive for society. For that, we cover the entire ground from strategy and business development, software development and end-2-end integration, fleet operations to next-generation self-driving systems. Being the driver in Volkswagen Group initiative for mobility solutions, we’re an integral part of Volkswagen Group's future success.

ADMT represents the Volkswagen Group as its driver for building self-driving technology. With experienced leaders in the field and collaborative partnerships with some of the world’s largest automakers, we’re building self-driving technology that is engineered to scale globally and transform mobility for millions. Talented individuals join our team because they share our purpose to make it safe, easy, and enjoyable for everyone to get around. We aspire to impact key industries that move people and goods, from ride hailing to deliveries.

Are you ready to join us?

NOTE: CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES - NO OPT/CPT

Role Summary:

This position will be responsible for designing and developing software modules for next-generation mobility services like Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), Transport-as-a-Service (TaaS) and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV), like Robo-Taxis and -Transporters.

The position gives the opportunity to develop functional prototypes to illustrate novel concepts as well as build production implementations for VW Group products. The position gives the flexibility to learn new things, try new technology, seek opportunities to grow, mentor and be mentored.

Role Responsibilities:

• Investigate and develop technical concepts and solutions for new generation of services linking vehicles to the cloud.

• Enhance the robustness and resiliency of both existing and forthcoming micro services

• Deliver User Interfaces atop Fleet Services, Trip Services, Map Services, Mission Control, Terminal Operations, Remote Operations, and Shared Services Infrastructure

• Design, Architect and support a UI infrastructure that helps developer productivity and is highly scalable

• Implement strong product quality, performance, and security practices using Jenkins, Terraform, and Kubernetes

• Build multi-regional highly available highly scalable services in the cloud

• Develop services in Java/Kotlin

• Develop web user interfaces in React / Typescript

• Potentially develop on-vehicle software in C++ when the need arises

• Interact with cross-geographical teams

Required Skills

• Programming abilities in Kotlin and Java.

• Experience with backend technologies: Redis, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, SNS, SQS, ApacheMQ

• Experience with Docker / Kubernetes / Istio

• Knowledge of SQL/ORM as well as NoSQL principles and practices.

• Familiar with development and deployment on cloud systems such as AWS (using DynamoDB, ElastiCache, etc.).

• Familiarity with development tools (git, Jira, Confluence etc.).

• Familiar with the design & analysis of computer algorithms and data structures.

• Advanced knowledge of networking and distributed systems.

• Understanding of core Computer Science algorithms and data structures.

Specialized Skills – Desired:

• Previous experience working in projects in an agile software environment

• Experience using Machine Learning frameworks.

• Experience using Test Automation frameworks.

• Experience in implementing microservices and back-end architectures in highly modular deployments.

• Experience in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment.

• Familiarity with mobile development on Android and iOS.

Years of Relevant Experience:

• 7+ years of experience on design, development and prototyping of web-scale distributed systems and related open-source software components.

Education - Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent

Education - Desired:

• MSc/PHD

Soft Skills:

• Problem solving skills

• Analytical skills

• Conceptual thinking skills

• Effectively work with others across a broad range of technologies, processes, and systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required given our distributed and diverse team.

• Belief in rigorous, high-quality engineering that produces tangible results quickly.

• Experience with the challenges of integration, and the need to iterate quickly but with a purposeful plan to build towards larger longer-term goals.

• Ability and enthusiasm to learn and apply new and upcoming technology.

Work Flexibility:

• Readiness for international business trips to visit ADMT GmbH, Volkswagen AG

• Flexibility to travel within US and Europe

In Belmont, California, the salary range for this role is $125,000 - $175,000, depending on education and experience. Range is contingent on candidate's location. CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

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