CONTRACT: Sr AI Engineer

Volkswagen Group; Belmont (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Volkswagen Group Innovation & Engineering Center California (IECC) in Belmont, CA seeks a Computer Science Engineer to apply machine learning/deep learning to automotive applications such as autonomous driving and manufacturing. The role requires independence, ambiguity handling, and developing the “next big thing” for VW brands including Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Porsche.

A Master’s in CS is required and 5+ years of related experience is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related work experience or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to explain complex topics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and extend existing ML modules.
• Design and implement new ML approaches based on existing frameworks.
• Keep up to date with state-of-the-art research and technology in the industry.
• Transfer technologies and solutions to Volkswagen Group.
• Integrate new software modules into the framework.
• Test developed modules in prototype and field tests.
• Analyze and evaluate conducted tests.
• Develop technical specifications and documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Innovative thinking

Adaptability

Analytical skills

Conceptual thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

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Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany 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.

Brief Role Description

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? Role Summary This role will be tasked with applying machine learning/deep learning to the automotive industry. Applications could include autonomous driving, manufacturing, material design etc. Working in our facility requires a high level of independence and an ability to deal with lots of ambiguity. In addition to assigned projects, this individual and subsequent team will be responsible for coming up with the “next big thing” that nobody has thought of as yet, building it and selling it. This position should be held by a Computer Science Engineer, or equivalent, with experience in the development of Software and Software architectures.

Possible Tasks within this Role

Software Development

• Maintains, as well as furthers, enhances existing machine learning modules.
• Designs and implements new machine learning based approaches based on existing frameworks.
• Keeps up to speed with the state of the art of academic research and technology in the industry.
• Transfers technologies and solutions to Volkswagen Group.

Software Testing and Evaluation

• Integrates new software modules into the framework.
• Tests developed modules in the prototype (unit tests, integration tests, in-vehicle/field tests, etc.).
• Analyzes and evaluates conducted tests.

Process Documentation

• Develops technical specifications and documentation.

Qualification requirements

Relevant Work Experience 5+ years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and related work experience)

EducationRequired Master’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

Skills

• Strong communication skills - ability to explain complex technical topics to non-experts.
• Team player with good collaboration and integration skills – joining people, processes and systems.
• Highly innovative and capable of seeing problems and potential solutions in a new light.
• Able to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, time-line and target oriented work environment.
• Analytical skills.
• Conceptual thinking skills

Compensation Data

This position is located in Belmont, CA. The employer anticipates a pay range for this location between $145,000 - $195,000.

Act as an owner

Be a pioneer

Handle complexity

Live integrity & compliance

Perform together

Think ahead

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.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Remote Working: Up to 40%

Working Model: Full-time

Contract Type: Unlimited

Location: Belmont, CA, US, 94002

Department: Research and Development

Join the New Volkswagen team.

If you aspire to be part of the mobility of the future, Volkswagen is for you. We are the ideal match for people with a passion for innovation, oriented to achieve sustainable results, and who can work in a team generating positive and collaborative work environments. Here is your next challenge.

Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWoA) is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA’s operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its stateof-the-art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.