Staff Software Build Engineer

CARIAD, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative automotive software development team is seeking a Staff Software Build Engineer to design and implement a cutting-edge build system for their automotive infotainment platform. This role involves creating efficient CI/CD pipelines, developing build scripts, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure high-quality software delivery. Join a forward-thinking company that is transforming mobility through technology and enjoy a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the automotive industry while working with talented professionals dedicated to shaping the future of transportation.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Vacation and paid holidays

Vehicle lease program

Qualifications

• 5+ years in build/release engineering and software configuration management.
• Strong experience with embedded Linux and Android development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement build systems for automotive software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate project status.

Skills

Analytical skills

Debugging skills

Project leadership

Technical leadership

Effective communication

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Google Cloud

Git

CI/CD tools

Python

Shell scripting

Groovy

Yocto Linux

Google AOSP

Job description

We areCARIAD, 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

We are seeking a Staff Software Build Engineer, to design, implement, and test the build system for the complete software stack for Cariad’s automotive infotainment platform software. The ideal candidate is a high achiever who thrives on exploring uncharted territories, challenging the status quo, and championing new ideas. As a member of CARIAD’s technical team, you will also interface with multiple stakeholders of VW Group’s technical team members.

Role Responsibilities

• Build System and Infrastructure Development
  • Define and implement state-of-the-art and efficient strategy for the build system and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Work with vendors, partners and other teams.
  • Define and create verification pipeline for each code commit.
  • Perform build failure analysis and resolve them.
• Software Build Development
  • Develop and maintain build scripts.
  • Define and create automation to build locally, in Jenkins, in cloud.
  • Create and update build toolchains.
  • Work with Development team to define branching strategy.
  • Develop scripts to help resolve code commit errors and merge conflicts.
• Software Build Configuration Development
  • Create Docker for different build environment.
  • Define and develop automation for manifest generation.
  • Define and create build configuration scripts for different hardware and brands.
• Software Release pipeline Development
  • Define and implement state-of-the-art and efficient strategy for software release pipeline.
  • Define build and release metrics, and create automation to publish the metrics.
  • Work with vendors, partners and other teams.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • 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.
• Test Automation Development
  • Define and implement state-of-the-art and efficient strategy for test automation.
  • Work with testing team to integrate test automation into build workflow.
• 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.
• Documentation
  • Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including design specification, build procedure, test reports, bug description, root cause and solution description, user guides, and release notes.

General Skills

• Analytical and debugging skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in project and technical leadership.
• Ability to lead technical meetings and provide feedback.
• Collaborate and work with multiple teams across geographies and time zones.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Required Specialized Skills

• Experience or deep understanding on how Google AOSP, AAOSP build works.
• Experience or deep understanding on how Yocto Linux software build works.
• Experience with Google Cloud or equivalent.
• Experience with Jenkins, Google Cloud Deployment Manager or equivalent.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Gerrit, Gradle, OpenEmbedded, Buildroot, Artifactory.
• Experience with different ARM compilers.
• Experience creating pipeline for test automation in a Test-Driven Development (TDD) process.
• Strong in scripting languages Python, shell, YAML, groovy.

Desired Skills

• Experience with image signing and software package encryption.
• Experience using Generative AI or Large Language Models (LLM) to improve software build efficiency and quality.

Workplace Flexibility

• Calls, (virtual) meetings & workshops (overlapping with German/US business hours as needed) to align with leadership, development teams and partners.
• Occasional international and domestic travel to provide on-site support and planning/integration workshops with our internal and external stakeholders.

Years Of Relevant Experience

• 5+ years combined experience in build/release engineering, software configuration management.
• 5+ years’ experience with embedded Linux, Android.
• 5+ years’ combined scripting language experience in Python, Shell, Groovy.
• 3+ years’ experience with Docker Container, Jenkins.
• 3+ years’ experience with Git, Repo, make, Cmake.

Required Education

• BS in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering.

Desired Education

• MS in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.

Compensation

Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, credentials or certifications, industry-based experience, qualification and training. In the city of Mountain View, California, the salary range for this position is $157,000 - 219,667. CARIAD, Inc. provides performance based merits and annual bonus along with a competitive benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match and defined contribution plan, short and long term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment plans, maternity and non-primary caregiver leave, adoption assistance, employee referral program and vacation and paid holidays. We also offer a unique vehicle lease program that covers registration and insurance fees.

CARIAD 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.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Software Development, Technology, Information and Internet, and IT Services and IT Consulting.