Software Developer - SDV & AI (f/m/d)

Job Description Apply now Job Title: Software Developer - SDV & AI (f/m/d) Posting Start Date: 8/31/26 to be filled from: immediately Your working environment TRATON Research & Development (R&D) is undergoing a major transformation to establish a strong, global Group R&D organization. Our goal is to deliver a time-critical roadmap, deliver outstanding customer value, and drive innovation across our brands—Scania, MAN, INTERNATIONAL and Volkswagen Truck & Bus. This transformation will strengthen our competitiveness and position Group R&D as a key business partner within TRATON Group. We are now looking for you to be part of this exciting change journey, shaping the future of Group R&D.We see the individuality of our employees as a strength and welcome diverse applications from people with different backgrounds. If you need support during your application, please contact us. As a Software Developer for AI & Software‑Defined Vehicles, you will shape next‑generation intelligent vehicle software. You will design and implement AI‑driven functions, contribute to modern SDV architectures, and bring advanced machine‑learning capabilities into embedded and cloud environments. You collaborate closely with system architects, data scientists, and cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver high‑quality, scalable automotive software. Your tasks Develop software components for AI‑based vehicle functions & platform functions (e.g. TRATON One OS) Design and implement modules for Software‑Defined Vehicle architectures (central compute, zonal architecture, service‑oriented systems) Integrate machine‑learning models into embedded, edge, and cloud environments Build APIs, microservices, and data pipelines for vehicle‑to‑cloud communication Collaborate with system architects, functional developers, and platform teams Ensure software quality through code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines Optimize performance, memory usage, and latency in real‑time systems Contribute to safety and cybersecurity concepts for AI‑enabled vehicle software Create technical documentation and align with internal stakeholders Your qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar 5+ years of professional experience in software development (AI, embedded, cloud, or automotive) Strong programming skills in C++, Python, or Rust Hands‑on experience with AI/ML frameworks Solid understanding of Software‑Defined Vehicle architectures Experience with CI/CD, Git, DevOps workflows Knowledge of real‑time systems, distributed architectures, and communication protocols Experience with Edge AI, model compression, quantization, or inference optimization Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Excellent English communication skills Experience with test automation, simulation, or Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop environments is an advantage Familiarity with functional safety (ISO 26262) or cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434) is preferred Understanding of automotive networks (CAN, Ethernet, FlexRay) is a plus We offer Flexible working hours with trust-based working hours Up to 80% working remotely as well as 20 days/year working from abroad in the EU 30 leave days + 6-8 additional free days due to conversion option Attractive compensation with 5 special payments Benefits and employee discounts including VW leasing offers Company pension scheme Digital learning from everywhere Global career opportunities with TRATON brands in Sweden, USA and Brazil Job information This position is with TRATON R&D Germany GmbH in München (department TGRES (70471577)). Reference number: 6321 Marlene Löw will be happy to answer any questions you may have. The contact person for the department is Stefan Riegl. Integrity and compliance are essential parts of our corporate culture. We promote diversity and equal opportunities and look forward to receiving diverse applications.