Sr Software Engineer - Frontend

Volkswagen of America, Inc; Belmont (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligibility for annual performance bonus

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Defined contribution retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Company lease car program

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading automotive group is seeking an experienced candidate for a role focused on building self-driving technology. The ideal applicant will enhance microservices, deliver user interfaces, and support a UI infrastructure. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, proficiency in Java and Kotlin, and 7–10 years of relevant experience. The role offers a salary between $155,000 and $170,000 along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in design, development and prototyping of web-scale distributed systems.
• Ability to learn and apply new technology quickly.
• Experience working in projects in an agile software environment.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the robustness and resiliency of both existing and forthcoming micro services.
• Deliver User Interfaces atop Fleet Services and other services.
• Implement strong product quality, performance, and security practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Conceptual thinking skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Mentoring and developing engineers

Education

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

MSc/PHD

Tools

Java

Kotlin

Python

React

TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Role Summary

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.

Candidates in the San Francisco Bay area are expected to be in the office 2‑3 days each week.

Role Responsibilities

• 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.
• Interact with cross‑geographical teams.

Years of Relevant Experience

7‑10 years of experience in design, development and prototyping of web‑scale distributed systems.

Education – Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• MSc/PHD.

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.
• 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 toward larger long‑term goals.
• Ability and enthusiasm to learn and apply new and upcoming technology.
• Mentoring and developing engineers.

Specialized Skills – Required

• Proficiency in at least one of the following: Java, Kotlin, Python on the backend.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following: React, TypeScript on the frontend.
• Programming abilities in Kotlin, Java and C++.
• Experience with backend technologies: Redis, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, SNS, SQS, ApacheMQ.
• Understanding of core Computer Science algorithms and data structures.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Istio.
• Experience building and maintaining REST and gRPC APIs with scalable auth strategies.
• Experience deploying/managing infrastructure in public cloud environments such as AWS or GCP.
• Previous experience working in projects in an agile software environment.
• Experience using Machine Learning frameworks.

Work Flexibility

• Readiness for international business trips to visit ADMT GmbH, Volkswagen AG.
• Flexibility to travel within US and Europe.

Salary

Base pay range: $155,000.00/yr – $170,000.00/yr. In Silicon Valley (California), the salary range for this role will be $155,000 – $170,000, depending on education and years of relevant experience. Salary is determined by geographical location and adjusted accordingly.

Benefits

• Eligibility for annual performance bonus.
• Healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Defined contribution retirement program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company lease car program.
• Paid time off.

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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