Volkswagen Group of America Innovation and Engineering Center California (IECC)
iOS Developer
VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities. A bright future. Innovation. Sophistication. Optimization. This is our Passion.
Job Description (External)Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. 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 comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN. Here in the US, we are blending German engineering with American ingenuity.
At the Innovation & Engineering Center California (IECC), we represent the Volkswagen Group in applied research and development. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we create bold new ideas for the Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Porsche brands. We’re a team of engineers, designers, scientists, and psychologists looking to develop innovations for future generations of cars, and to transfer technologies from many industries and research institutions into the automotive domain. Our mission is to drive change which means we are not only impacting one of the world’s largest car makers, but also the lives of millions of people. Are you ready to join us?
Software Engineer Sr - iOSRole SummaryHere at the Innovation & Engineering Center California (IECC), we represent the Volkswagen Group in applied research and development. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we create bold new ideas for the Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Porsche brands. We’re a team of engineers, designers, scientists, and psychologists looking to develop innovations for future generations of cars, and to transfer technologies from many industries and research institutions into the automotive domain. Our mission is to drive change which means we are not only impacting one of the world’s largest car makers, but also the lives of millions of people. Are you ready to join us?This position will be responsible for designing and developing software modules for next-generation Infotainment systems and mobility services to bring innovation in the connected-car ecosystem to the automotive market. The position involves championing a compelling story of innovation across VW Group and to inspire main stakeholders within the organization.The position gives the opportunity to develop functional prototypes to illustrate novel concepts as well as build production implementations for VW Group products. The position gives the flexibility to learn new things, try new technology, seek opportunities to grow, mentor and be mentored and participate in the Innovation Thinking process of the Innovation & Engineering Center California (IECC).Role Responsibilities
· Design the software architecture of an iOS app, based on provided specifications.· Implement an iOS applications for proof of concepts on an iPhone and Carplay.· Implement REST APIs, with JSON or DATA values.· Implement GUI for iPhones of different screen sizes.· Work with Project Manager, Designers and other developers.
Qualifications 
· 7+ years of experience on design, development and prototyping of software products for Apple Devices (iOS) and get them into App Store.· 5+ years’ experience in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment.· Experience with taking early-stage ideas and turning them into demonstrable public showcases.· Design the software architecture of an iOS app, based on provided specifications.· Implement an iOS applications for proof of concepts on an iPhone and Carplay.· Implement REST APIs, with JSON or DATA values.· Implement GUI for iPhones of different screen sizes.· Work with Project Manager, Designers and other developers.
EducationRequired· Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, EE, ME, Engineering or equivalent.
Desired
· MS preferred.
Skills
· Communication skills.· Problem solving skills.· Analytical skills.· Conceptual thinking skills.· Computer savvy.· Integration - joining people, processes or systems.· Influencing and negotiation skills.· Resource management.
Specialized SkillsRequired
· iOS programming, with Swift and UIKit.· Use versioning software such as GIT.· Use Xcode environment.· Use threads when needed.· Basic familiarity with HTML, CSS, Javascript.· Experience with iOS developer certificates, provisioning profiles and Entitlements.· Good analytical and conceptual thinking (using logic reasoning, creative and strategic approaches).· Ability and enthusiasm to learn and apply new and upcoming technology.· Strong presentation and communication skills.
Desired
· Experience with SiriKit, HealthKit, CoreLocation, CoreData, CoreMotion.· Experience with Voice to text and text to speech.· Experience with Carplay or Automaker app development.· Experience writing an MFi app that communicates over USB or Bluetooth.· Experience loading images to the UI.· Experience with a other languages such as Objective-C, C++ or Java.
Work Flexibility
· Readiness for international business trips to visit Audi AG, Volkswagen AG, Porsche AG.· Flexibility to travel within US, Europe and China.
In Belmont, California, the salary range for this role is $128400 -$190000, depending on education and experience.
Volkswagen's roots in Silicon Valley sprout the tech-driven future of transportation
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Belmont, CA