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Senior Connectivity Engineer

Volkswagen AG
Belmont, CA, US Posted Jul 23, 2026
Remote

About this role

Senior Connectivity Engineer

As MOIA America, we develop and realize fully autonomous mobility and transportation services. Our mission is to make mobility-and transportation-as-a-service safe, accessible and most attractive for society. For that, we cover the entire ground from strategy and business development, software development and end-2-end integration, fleet operations to next-generation self-driving systems. Being the driver in Volkswagen Group initiative for mobility solutions, we’re an integral part of Volkswagen Group's future success.

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 ↔ modem/ecu ↔ vehicle ↔ 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

Certifications/Skills

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

30 - 40% business travel

Competencies

Act as an ownerBe a pioneerHandle complexityLive integrity & compliancePerform togetherThink ahead

MOIA America 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. As MOIA America, we develop and realize fully autonomous mobility and transportation services. Our mission is to make mobility-and transportation-as-a-service safe, accessible and most attractive for society. For that, we cover the entire ground from strategy and business development, software development and end-to-end integration, fleet operations to next-generation self-driving systems. Being the driver in Volkswagen Group initiative for mobility solutions, we’re an integral part of Volkswagen Group's future success.

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 (continued)

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 ↔ modem/ecu ↔ vehicle ↔ 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

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