Volkswagen Group

Director, Digital Ecosystem Applications

Volkswagen Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: BelmontCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $240,000 - $285,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Manage all research and development activities in the area of Connected Mobility Products, Artificial Intelligence based orchestration layer, and Network-based next generation Cloud applications.
  • Focus on all aspects of the information and entertainment experience in and outside of the vehicle, for both the driver and passenger, including device integration, vehicle interface, media management, entertainment, and audio/acoustics.
  • Define the technical mission, architecture strategy, and long‑term platform vision for the In‑Vehicle Computing & Digital Ecosystem Applications team.
  • Provide technical leadership across the full software stack, including Android Framework, System Services, HAL layers, middleware, connectivity stacks, media/audio frameworks, HMI toolchains, and cloud‑connected AI runtimes within an SDV‑aligned architecture.
  • Manage multi‑year budgets for platform development, AI integration, SDV‑aligned compute evolution, SoC evaluations, cloud services, and prototype programs.
  • Deliver executive‑level technical reporting on architecture decisions, platform readiness, SDV integration milestones, AI progress, risks, and strategic recommendations.
  • Drive strategic planning for ICC’s infotainment and cockpit portfolio.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience with 2+ years in a technical leadership role
  • CS, EE, M.S. Engineering (or equivalent) REQUIRED
  • M.S. Engineering (or equivalent) or PhD PREFERRED
  • Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
  • Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
  • Managing interdisciplinary teams on individual projects
  • Integration – joining people, processes or systems
  • Influencing and negotiation skills
  • Problem solving
  • Resource management.
  • Scouting novel technologies for In-Vehicle SW applications like Android Automotive
  • Extensive leadership experience in research, pre‑development, and development of automotive electronics, with a strong focus on Android Automotive OS (AAOS).
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, mentor senior engineers, and drive technical excellence across complex software programs.
  • Deep expertise in embedded software architecture, real‑time operating systems, middleware, HAL layers, system services, and large‑scale distributed compute systems.
  • Demonstrated experience defining software and SDV architecture, system topologies, interfaces, and long‑term platform roadmaps.
  • Strong background in evaluating compute architectures, AI frameworks, tools, and algorithms for integration into next‑generation cockpit systems.
  • Hands‑on experience designing, developing, and integrating Android Automotive–based infotainment stacks, including framework customization, system services, media frameworks, connectivity, and HMI toolchains.
  • Proven track record in scouting emerging technologies (AI, LLMs, multimodal interaction, advanced graphics, compute platforms) and converting them into functional prototypes and production‑ready concepts.
  • Strong financial and budget management skills for multi‑million‑dollar R&D portfolios.
  • Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with SoC vendors, Tier‑1 suppliers, cloud providers, and AI technology partners.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Android FrameworkSystem ServicesHAL layersmiddlewareconnectivity stacksmedia frameworksHMI toolchainsembedded software architecturereal-time operating systemsAI frameworks
Soft Skills
analytical thinkingconceptual thinkingcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillspresentation skillsnegotiation skillsproblem solvingresource managementstrategic planningteam management
Certifications
M.S. EngineeringPhD