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!
Within the department of PMT – Processes, Methods and Tools (TZ) we thrive to enable our Tech Centers and Delivery Units to deliver complex technologies in time, in budget and in quality. As a central enabler for the product development we provide compliant processes, methods as well as consistent toolchains and stand for continuous process optimization. We empower every employee to create value for our customers. As a AI Architect for PMT solutions at CARIAD, you will shape the future of our engineering tool ecosystem. You’ll work at the intersection of technology, strategy, and governance—driving innovation and efficiency across CARIAD and the Volkswagen Group.
• Design and architecture of scalable AI solutions in close collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Technical enablement of the teams: Ensuring technical delivery capability, escalation management for architecture or infrastructure issue
• Architecture responsibility for AI projects within the DDAI ART: Coordination and further development of the technical architecture across all relevant use cases
• Collaboration with platform and infrastructure teams, especially on integrating GenAI components into existing landscapes (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Databricks)
• Evaluation and management of GenAI use cases in close coordination with stakeholders at CARIAD and corporate partners
• Degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in a tech company, OEM, or management consultancy
• Long-standing practical experience in leading technical projects or teams in IT or software development
• In-depth technical understanding of GenAI, LLMs, and AI platforms (e.g. Azure OpenAI, HuggingFace or comparable frameworks
• Architectural understanding of complex AI landscapes, including data infrastructure (ETL/ELT, ML Ops, data lake)
• Hands-on experience in implementing AI use cases – from conception to productive integration
• Good communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills
• High level of professionalism, proactiveness, resilience, and service orientation
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
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.
The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group is made up of ten brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge, ŠKODA, SEAT, CUPRA, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche and Ducati.
Our group sells vehicles in 153 countries and operates 114 production plants worldwide. Each working day, around 675,000 employees worldwide produce cars, are involved in vehicle-related services or work in the other fields of business.
Our goal is to make mobility sustainable for us and for future generations. Our promise: With electric drive, digital networking and autonomous driving, we make the automobile clean, quiet, intelligent and safe. At the same time, our core product becomes even more emotional and offers a completely new driving experience. It is also becoming part of the solution when it comes to climate and environmental protection. In this way, the car can continue to be a cornerstone of contemporary, individual and affordable mobility in the future. #Shapingmobility
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