Architect AI Data Strategy - AI Architecture (m/f/d)

We are CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Our teams build automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche – supporting the Volkswagen Group in becoming the leading automotive technology company. With CARIDIANS in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia, and India, we are transforming automotive mobility for everyone.

Join us and be part of this exciting journey!

YOUR TEAM

Within AI-Architecture, we are enabling the CARIAD ADAS Stack to be AI-driven. For this, we are responsible for the deployment, optimization and performance management of our AI models and guide the overall CAS development in its AI-development.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Definition and further development of a group-wide AI data strategy for real-world, synthetic, and simulation data.
• Responsibility for the end-to-end data architecture within the ADAS/AD stack, including quality, validation, and representativity guidelines.
• Function as the technical authority for AI data architecture: decisions on standards, governance, platforms, and technical guardrails.
• Strategic steering and alignment across multiple product lines and cross-functional expert teams.
• Representation of CARIAD in technical committees, publications, and professional conferences to advance the state of the art.

WHO YOU ARE

• Deep expertise in AI systems for perception, planning, and end-to-end models, as well as in hybrid data sources (real-world, synthetic, simulation).
• Many years of experience as a Principal / Senior Staff Engineer with organization-wide technical responsibility.
• Comprehensive knowledge of data-driven system development, including toolchains, data quality metrics, and safety‑critical validation.
• Strong architecture skills in building scalable ML/Data/Simulation platforms and experience with technical governance structures.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, including executive‑level stakeholder management.

NICE TO KNOW

• Remote work options
• Temporary work from abroad in selected countries
• Flextime / optional working hours
• Company pension plan
• Annual professional development
• Sabbatical option up to 6 months
• 30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave
• Possibility for VW Group car leasing
• If you have further questions about the candidate journey at CARIAD, please contact us: careers@cariad.technology

At CARIAD, we embrace individuality and diversity because we believe our differences make us stronger. We actively seek to build teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability, please reach out to us at careers@cariad.technology - we are happy to support you.