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Sr Manager, Engineering, Test Software

Mountain View, CA

We are CARIAD, an automotive software development team with the Volkswagen Group. Our mission is to make the automotive experience safer, more sustainable, more comfortable, more digital, and more fun. To achieve that we are building the leading tech stack for the automotive industry and creating a unified software platform for over 10 million new vehicles per year. We’re looking for talented, digital minds like you to help us create code that moves the world. Together with you, we’ll build outstanding digital experiences and products for all Volkswagen Group brands that will transform mobility. Join us as we shape the future of the car and everyone around it.

​Role Summary:

The Sr. Manager, Engineering, Test Software has the overall responsibility to lead a team that manages software testing within the hardware platform development department. This role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of software testing, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products. This position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and technical expertise in software testing methodologies and tools. 

Role Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management 

  • Lead the test software engineering team for CARIAD. Ensure a high-performance culture within the team by fostering collaboration, integrity, inclusion, transparency, accountability & compassion. 
  • Manage and align budgets & staffing demand with CARIAD stakeholders.
  • Establish measurable individual and team objectives that are aligned with business goals
  • Provide advice, guidance, encouragement, and constructive feedback to test software team members
  • Implement organizational practices for staffing, EEO, diversity, performance management, development, reward and recognition, and retention
  • Develop partnerships and strengthens the ties between CARIAD and North American regulators, partners, research institutions, and other stakeholders

Software Testing 

  • Establish best practices and processes for software testing within the team and with global CARIAD stakeholders to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products & results.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and processes, considering factors like cost-effectiveness, scalability, and compatibility with existing system
  • Lead initiatives to improve testing methodologies, tools, and techniques to enhance overall productivity and quality
  • Drive the adoption and implementation of test automation frameworks and tools to streamline the testing process and improve efficiency

Budgeting, Finance and Administration 

  • Assist VP, Engineering HW Platform Development and lead forecast budgetary requirements for annual planning rounds
  • Manage and allocate budget for staffing needs within the software development team. Collaborate with the VP of Engineering HW Platform Development to forecast and plan for staffing requirements and to optimize staffing costs while ensuring a high-performance team structure
  • Collaborate with technical project managers to allocate resources effectively across different test software development initiatives. Ensure alignment with budget constraints and project priorities

​General Skills:

  • Technical Leadership skills
  • Analytical and conceptual thinking
  • Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
  • Excellent organization and delegation skills
  • Strategic/visionary minded
  • Proficiency in managing teams, including staffing, performance management, skill development, and fostering a positive work environment
  • Proficiency in aligning budgets and staffing needs with organizational goals, while ensuring efficient resource allocation

​Required Specialized Skills:

  • Experience in developing strategies for R&D
  • Deep understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing test strategies, plans, and processes for complex projects
  • Deep knowledge of software development processes. Experienced with introduction into mass production of the same
  • Experience in developing complex software products using agile methods & processes across large, distributed organizations

​Desired Skills:

  • Knowledge of Infotainment and Driver Assistance Systems 

​Workplace Flexibility:

  • ​Travel to worldwide locations required, up to 25%

​Years of Relevant Experience:

  • 12+ years of relevant experience of software testing and software development
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in the automotive industry, technology industry, or related industries

​Required Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

​Desired Education: 

  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Compensation

Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, credentials or certifications, industry-based experience, qualification and training. In the city of Mountain View, CA, the salary range for this position is 208,000 - 290,667.

CARIAD, Inc. provides performance based merits and annual bonus along with a competitive benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match and defined contribution plan, short and long term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment plans, maternity and non-primary caregiver leave, adoption assistance, employee referral program and vacation and paid holidays. We also offer a unique vehicle lease program that covers registration and insurance fees. 

CARIAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. 

 

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