The Sr AI Engineer role supports Volkswagen Group’s Innovation & Engineering Center California (IECC) by applying machine learning and deep learning to automotive-focused applications. The work includes developing and validating ML modules, transferring solutions to Volkswagen Group, and contributing to next-generation innovations.
Role Focus
This position is tasked with applying machine learning and deep learning to the automotive industry. Potential application areas may include autonomous driving, manufacturing, and material design. Work at the facility requires a high level of independence and the ability to operate in an environment with ambiguity.
Beyond assigned projects, the individual and subsequent team will be expected to identify and build new ideas, including concepts that have not yet been explored, and help bring them forward.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, further, and enhance existing machine learning modules.
- Design and implement new machine learning approaches using existing frameworks.
- Stay current with state-of-the-art academic research and industry technology.
- Transfer technologies and solutions to Volkswagen Group.
- Integrate newly developed software modules into the existing framework.
- Test developed modules in prototype environments, including unit tests, integration tests, and in-vehicle or field tests.
- Analyze and evaluate test outcomes.
- Create technical specifications and documentation.
Requirements
- 5+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent degree.
- PhD is desired.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical topics to non-experts.
- Team-oriented collaboration skills, including integration with people, processes, and systems.
- Highly innovative mindset and ability to view problems and opportunities from new perspectives.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment with timeline and target orientation.
- Problem solving skills, analytical skills, and conceptual thinking skills.
Role Summary and Experience Alignment
This role should be held by a Computer Science Engineer, or equivalent, with experience in software development and software architecture.
Competencies
- Act as an owner
- Be a pioneer
- Handle complexity
- Live integrity & compliance
- Perform together
- Live passion
- Think ahead
Compensation
The position is located in Belmont, CA. The employer anticipates a pay range for this location between $145,000 and $195,000 per year.
Job Details
- Job ID: 31204
- Department: Research and Development
- Career Level: Professionals
- Working Model: Full-time
- Contract Type: Unlimited
- Remote Working: Up to 40%
- Posting Date: Oct 7, 2026
- Location: Belmont, CA, US 94002 (onsite)
Company Policies
- Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any applicants.
- This organization participates in E-Verify.
- The workplace is drug free and pre-employment substance abuse testing is performed.
