Volkswagen

Senior Connectivity Engineer

Volkswagen$120K — $150K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years in connectivity, telecom, automotive, or embedded systems
  • B.S. in Information Technology or Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with 5G SA/NSA, LTE, Wi-Fi, and embedded systems
  • Strong system-level thinking for multi-domain integration
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional agile teams
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Familiarity with automotive standards like CAN and UDS

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration and validation of wireless connectivity systems
  • Design and execute test strategies for connectivity features
  • Conduct performance and stability testing in real-world scenarios
  • Develop automation scripts to enhance testing efficiency
  • Perform diagnostics and manage the defect lifecycle
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for quality assurance
  • Coordinate incident responses and implement long-term improvements

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in cutting-edge technology fields
  • Involvement in critical, safety-critical environment solutions
  • Collaboration with talented cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to both automotive and telecom sectors
  • Career growth opportunities within an innovative company
  • Flexibility for remote work and travel opportunities
Full Job Description
Brief Role Description

A Senior Connectivity Engineer responsible for leading end-to-end validation and integration of wireless communication systems across telecom, automotive, and IoT platforms. The role involves deep technical ownership of modem and connectivity features (5G/LTE, Wi-Fi, eSIM), system-level testing, and cross-domain integration spanning embedded devices, vehicle networks, and backend services. The position requires advanced troubleshooting, automation development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, scalable, and high-quality connectivity solutions in complex, safety-critical environments.

Role Responsibilities

End-to-End System Integration & Connectivity Validation - 30%
  • Lead integration and validation of connectivity across telecom, automotive ECUs, IoT devices, and backend/cloud systems
  • Validate technologies including 5G (SA/NSA), LTE, Wi-Fi, eSIM, IMS, and NTN
  • Ensure seamless system-of-systems communication (device 192; modem/ecu 192; vehicle 192; cloud)


Test Strategy, Design & Execution - 25%
  • Design and execute comprehensive test plans covering functional, protocol, regression, and black-box testing
  • Validate features such as eSIM, roaming, emergency services (eCall), and carrier aggregation
  • Ensure coverage of networking protocols (TCP/IP, MQTT, IMS signaling, etc.)


Performance, Stability & Field Validation - 20%
  • Conduct stability, MTBF, and performance testing
  • Execute drive tests to validate real-world scenarios (handover, weak/no signal, roaming)
  • Analyze KPIs such as throughput, latency, reliability, and power consumption
  • Lead and coordinate incident response for high-severity events
  • Conduct post-incident reviews and drive long-term remediation and resilience improvements


Automation, Debugging & Continuous Integration - 15%
  • Develop automation scripts using Python and Robot Framework
  • Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines and support SiL/HiL environments
  • Perform log analysis and root cause investigation using tools like QXDM, Wireshark, adb


Diagnostics, Quality Assurance & Collaboration - 10%
  • Perform ECU diagnostics and flashing using tools like ODIS; validate CAN/UDS communication
  • Manage defect lifecycle using JIRA/ALM tools and ensure release quality
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document test results, procedures, and best practices


Qualification requirements

Years of Relevant Experience:
  • 7-10+ years in connectivity, telecom, automotive, or embedded systems


Education:

Required

Desired
  • B.S. in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent work experience
  • Masters in Information Technology, Computer Science (or related education)


General Skills:
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Strong system-level thinking (multi-domain integration)
  • Ability to work in cross-functional agile teams
  • Stakeholder and supplier coordination skills

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Qualifications Continued

Required

Desired

Connectivity & Networking
  • 5G SA/NSA, LTE, mmWave, IMS, Wi-Fi, NTN
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, IPv6, VLAN, carrier aggregation
  • Experience with MQTT, SOME/IP, and networking stacks


Automotive & Embedded Systems
  • CAN, UDS, LIN, Automotive Ethernet
  • Vehicle E/E architecture and ECU communication
  • Experience with vehicle integration and diagnostics (ODIS)


System Integration & Cloud
  • End-to-end vehicle-to-cloud connectivity validation
  • Backend/service interaction validation
  • Experience working with distributed systems and APIs


Testing & Validation
  • System, protocol, regression, black-box testing
  • Stability, MTBF, performance, and field (drive) testing
  • SiL/HiL testing and CI/CD integration


Automation & Programming
  • Python scripting, Robot Framework, UI Automator
  • Test automation for connectivity and system validation


Tools
  • QXDM, QCAT, ELT, Wireshark, adb, QPST
  • Defect tools: JIRA, HP ALM, ClearQuest


Platforms
  • Android, Windows, iOS, Linux
  • Exposure to Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and satellite-based communication systems
  • Knowledge of 5G advanced features (network slicing, URLLC, VoNR)
  • Familiarity with private 5G networks and edge computing architectures
  • Understanding of vehicle E/E architecture and system-of-systems integration
  • Experience with Autonomous/ADAS connectivity validation workflows
  • Familiarity with fleet connectivity platforms and telematics system
  • Experience validating vehicle-to-cloud communication pipelines


Work Flexibility: Physical requirements, travel requirements, work schedule, etc.
  • 30 - 40% business travel


Competencies

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Be a pioneer
Handle complexity
Live integrity & compliance
Perform together
Think ahead
Job ID: 28753

Company: MOIA America, LLC

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About Volkswagen

Volkswagen is a German multinational automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and buses. The company is headquartered in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany and was founded in 1937. Volkswagen is one of the largest automakers in the world, with operations in more than 150 countries. The company's brands include Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, and Ducati. Volkswagen is committed to producing high-quality, sustainable vehicles that meet the needs of its customers and contribute to a better future.
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