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Software Engineer Lead - Middleware

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Volkswagen AG

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United States , Belmont

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IT - Software Development

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Salary:

165000.00 - 190000.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

The Software Engineer Lead - Middleware will be part of a core engineering team leading new product developments for VW Group. They will contribute to the design of embedded systems, networking protocols, and middleware platforms enabling efficient data exchange across diverse hardware and software environments. This is a high-impact role that requires technical leadership, strong software architecture skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with system architects, platform teams, and product engineering. This role is the primary point of contact and accountability for IT data and middleware integration services and support (life cycle planning of business data integration needs through strategize, architect, design/build/procure, deploy, operate, evolve, support, and retire) for defined products (Data Warehouse, ODS, Business Objects, SAS, Tableau) and platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, Informatica, Biztalk) for both US and Canada.

Job Responsibility:

  • Middleware Architect and Development Design – (60%)
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust communication middleware for distributed embedded systems
  • Collaborate with systems engineers and application developers to define middleware interfaces and APIs
  • Lead middleware performance profiling, debugging, and tuning
  • Contribute to the development of communication frameworks that support inter-process and inter-device data exchange
  • Guide the integration of middleware into OS-level services (e.g., Linux, real-time operating systems)
  • Contribute to the development and product launch of functions and ECUs, overseeing all steps of the process and coordination with product/design/contract manufacturers
  • Contribute to the hardware specification and design of electronic control units for automotive systems
  • Design and optimize communication stacks (e.g., SOME/IP, DDS, MQTT, gRPC, CAN, LIN, Ethernet AVB/TSN)
  • Develop and maintain APIs and SDKs for internal and third-party application integration
  • Lead the integration of middleware with AUTOSAR (Classic and Adaptive) platforms
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 26262, ASPICE, and cybersecurity standards (ISO/SAE 21434)
  • Implement diagnostics and logging frameworks (UDS, DoIP, DLT)
  • Drive performance benchmarking, memory optimization, and latency reduction strategies
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to enable CI/CD pipelines for embedded software using tools like Jenkins, Yocto, Docker, and BitBake
  • Work with internal customers to understand and specify application requirements and deliverables
  • Work with component or chipset suppliers to select and support hardware as well as solutions
  • Team Coordination, Mentoring and Resource Management (20%)
  • Helps to strategically organize personnel around Embedded SW and HW core competencies
  • Coordinate the team and mentor junior engineers
  • Provides research, design, and engineering skill development opportunities for group members
  • Manages internal/external project budget and resources for the projects
  • Operational Management - (20%)
  • Be the interface between VWAG Engineering teams and Development partners for Middleware development topics
  • Lead/participate in VWAG Engineering and Development partner meetings, workshops and decision rounds related to middleware topics. Bring escalation topics to VWAG management for timely attention and propose technical solutions
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives
  • Represent middleware engineering in cross-domain feature integration (e.g., infotainment, ADAS, telematics, V2X)
  • Coordinate with cybersecurity teams to implement secure boot, secure communication, and key management protocols
  • Leadership and management of development & delivery team personnel, developing their skills and capabilities to meet the needs of the organization, as well as building on existing recruiting capabilities to address new needs and skills gaps
  • Creation and alignment of a data integration platform roadmap to business strategy/outcomes, working closely with the IT Data Sciences and Analytics team to define and determine roles and responsibilities
  • Plan and execute data and middleware services product and platform support in alignment with enterprise priorities in a cost effective, timely manner
  • Provide production support (level 2 and level 3) for defined products
  • Business unit satisfaction levels for data analytic integration products and services
  • Accountable for delivering upon IT Key Performance Indicators

Requirements:

  • 5-7 years as a validation lead of Connected Infotainment systems for an Automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier – proven record of start-to-finish lead role
  • 5-7 years VWAG vehicle integration knowledge including diagnostic toolchain & architecture experience preferred
  • BS in Engineering or a combination of education and experience
  • Excellent strategical thinking and communication skills
  • Understanding of core Computer Science algorithms and data structures
  • Familiar with development and deployment on cloud systems such as AWS or Azure
  • Knowledge of complex modern automotive software and architecture
  • Knowledge of embedded software design
  • Knowledge of real time operating systems (Linux with realtime extensions)
  • Knowledge of Version Management systems such as GITLAB, Github
  • Knowledge of Requirements Management – complex use-case signal handling (collating multiple partner input signals to combine into a singular customer use-case)
  • Experience with virtualized test environments and simulation
  • Programming expertise with Rust, C++, GO, Python
  • Familiar with Synopsis
  • Knowledge of backend architectures
  • Deep understanding in defining and designing hardware for embedded connected systems including definition of SW/HW components and its interfaces
  • Experience with data integration platforms such as ETL and application orchestration tools including development, performance management, administration, and vendor support
  • Experience with relational database management systems such as Oracle, SQL Server and Postgres including development, performance management, administration, and vendor support
  • Experience with business intelligence platforms and solutions such as SAS, Tableau and Business Objects including development, performance management, administration, and vendor support
  • Deep understanding of IPC/RPC mechanisms, shared memory, and message queues
  • Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as QNX, VxWorks, or Zephyr
  • Familiarity with cloud-native technologies (Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform) for edge/cloud integration
  • Experience with simulation and validation tools (CANoe, VectorCAST, Simulink, dSPACE)
  • Proficiency in system modeling tools (Enterprise Architect, MagicDraw, SysML/UML)
  • Familiarity with AI/ML integration for predictive diagnostics and adaptive middleware behavior

Nice to have:

  • MS and/or PhD in Engineering
  • Experience in Infotainment and Driver Assistance Systems
  • Rapid SW environment for prototyping and validation
  • Knowledge of connected vehicle infotainment and communication systems
  • Understanding of ICE vehicle power requirements
  • Experience with Paralax
  • Basic proficiency in German language
  • Deep understanding of typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes
  • Experience with Informatica software solutions : Power Center, Data Quality, Enterprise Data Catalog, Axon and Dynamic Data Masking
  • Experience with Microsoft Biztalk
  • Experience or working knowledge with cloud data integration toolsets (AWS - Kinesis, Glue, Firehose) and repositories (S3, Redshift, Athena, etc …)
What we offer:
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 28, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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