Job Description

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

The Group App Store provides the central in-car app distribution and commerce platform for the Volkswagen Group, spanning brands such as Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Škoda, CUPRA, Bentley, and more. At its core is an Android Automotive OS (AAOS) client built in Kotlin and Java, supporting multiple brands, ECUs, vehicle platforms, and hardware variants. As a Senior Android Developer, you will become part of an established team shaping and evolving this multi-brand platform. Your work ranges from developing new features and adapting the application to different platforms to continuously improving the codebase and ensuring reliable delivery in an Agile environment. The role combines hands-on Android development with the technical challenges that come with delivering software across a diverse automotive ecosystem.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop and maintain the multi-brand Android Automotive OS (AAOS) client for the Group App Store
• Design and deliver new features from implementation through integration and release
• Adapt the application to different vehicle brands, ECUs, and hardware platforms
• Integrate backend services and ensure robust communication between the vehicle and backend systems
• Analyze and resolve software issues on automotive hardware and continuously improve the existing codebase
• Ensure software quality through testing, code reviews, and continuous integration and delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver a reliable in-vehicle App Store experience

WHO YOU ARE

• 5+ years of professional Android development experience with strong expertise in Kotlin and Java
• Deep understanding of Android Automotive OS (AAOS), AOSP, and modern Android architectures such as MVVM/MVI
• Expert-level proficiency with Coroutines, RxJava, Jetpack Compose, XML, REST APIs, Retrofit, OkHttp, and Hilt/Dagger
• Experienced with automotive app lifecycle, OTA/store update mechanisms, and debugging on automotive hardware
• Confident working with complex existing codebases, with a strong clean-code and pragmatic engineering mindset
• Experienced in GitHub-based CI/CD and Agile development environments
• Strong communicator and team player in an international environment; fluent in English, German is a plus

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.