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# Office Administrator - Contract at Cariad, Inc.

- **Company:** Cariad, Inc.
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-07-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cariadinc/jobs/5373397008

## Job description

We are CARIAD, an automotive software development team with the Volkswagen Group. Our mission is to make the automotive experience safer, more sustainable, more comfortable, more digital, and more fun. To achieve that we are building the leading tech stack for the automotive industry and creating a unified software platform for over 10 million new vehicles per year. We’re looking for talented, digital minds like you to help us create code that moves the world. Together with you, we’ll build outstanding digital experiences and products for all Volkswagen Group brands that will transform mobility. Join us as we shape the future of the car and everyone around it.

​Role Summary:

The Office Administrator [Contract] will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth daily operations by providing administrative support and managing front desk responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational skills, professional demeanor, and the ability to interact with executive-level professionals with confidence and professionalism.​

Role Responsibilities:

Front Desk Management:

- Greet and welcome visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
- Manage incoming calls, redirecting them appropriately, and taking accurate messages when necessary.
- Maintain a tidy and organized reception area, ensuring it reflects our company's professional image.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.

Administrative Support:

- Provide administrative support to executives and other team members as needed.
- Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
- Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, presentations, and spreadsheets.
- Maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems.

Communication and Coordination:

- Act as a liaison between internal departments and external contacts.
- Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Assist in the coordination of office events, meetings, and conferences.​

​Workplace Flexibility:

​This is a contract position with typical office hours 8-5pm. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment, interacting with executive-level professionals on a regular basis.

​Qualifications:

- Proven experience as an administrative assistant, receptionist, or similar role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Experience working in a modern office environment preferred.
- Bachelor's degree or relevant certification is a plus.

## Compensation

Hourly range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, credentials or certifications, industry-based experience, qualification and training. In the city of Mountain View, CA, the hourly range for this contract position is $30 - $35/ hr.

CARIAD 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.

## About Cariad, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: CARIAD is the global automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group, developing the software-defined vehicle platforms that power iconic brands like Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini, and Bentley.
- **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Group)
- **Headquarters**: Mountain View, California, United States (global HQ in Wolfsburg, Germany)
- **Founded**: 2020 (as a standalone entity; predecessor organization formed in 2018)
- **Founders**: Part of Volkswagen Group; not founded by individual entrepreneurs.

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Automotive Software, Mobility Technology, Embedded Systems, ADAS/Automated Driving, Infotainment, Cloud Connectivity
- Target customers: B2B — exclusively serves the Volkswagen Group brands (Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, SEAT, Škoda, CUPRA, Lamborghini, Bentley)
- Mission or purpose statement: "To bring automotive engineering and software development closer together, making mobility safer, more sustainable, and more comfortable in every way."

## Products & Services
- **Infotainment & Digital Experience**: Scalable infotainment stack powering AR head-up displays, AI-powered digital assistants, real-time EV route planning, and in-car app ecosystems.
- **ADAS & Automated Driving**: Scalable solutions for automated driving functions, using AI and sensor tech in partnership with Bosch and Horizon Robotics, accessible across the Group’s vehicle lineup.
- **Connect & Cloud**: Cloud infrastructure supporting over 45 million connected vehicles across 50+ countries, enabling over-the-air updates and smart services.
- **Vehicle Energy, Motion & Body System**: A scalable platform controlling how vehicles move, steer, brake, and manage energy, developed in close collaboration with Group brands.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (fully owned by Volkswagen Group, not independently valued)
- **Key Metric**: Employs approximately 4,000+ people globally (CARIAD, Inc. employs ~108 people in the US); software platforms power over 45 million vehicles
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sole stakeholder is Volkswagen Group; key technology partners include Bosch and Horizon Robotics.
- **Growth Signals**: Operates across 5 global tech hubs (Silicon Valley, Berlin, Beijing, Wolfsburg, Munich) and 7 countries; expanding engineering roles in AI, ADAS, and embedded machine learning; recent (~2026) hiring surge with a yearly job posting increase of +162.5%.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale & Distribution**: Access to the Volkswagen Group’s massive global scale, with iconic brands (Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley) and a fleet of 45M+ vehicles as a software deployment base.
- **Cross-Brand Platform**: Unique ability to develop a single software platform that scales across multiple premium and volume brands, giving engineers impact far beyond a single model line.
- **Certified Expertise**: ISO 9001 and ISO/SAE 21434 (cybersecurity) certified, ensuring high standards for quality and security in automotive software.
- **Global & Local**: Combines the agility of a Silicon Valley software company with the resources and stability of one of the world’s largest automotive groups.

## Strategic Focus
- **Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Platform**: Building a unified, scalable software stack that decouples hardware and software to enable continuous over-the-air updates and new revenue services.
- **Automated Driving Leadership**: Advancing Level 2+ and Level 3 automated driving functions in partnership with sensor and AI leaders.
- **AI Integration**: Embedding machine learning and AI into the vehicle experience — from assistants to autonomous functions — with active hiring for ML engineers.
- **Regional Adaptation**: Ensuring software is tailored to local markets (e.g., China, US, Europe) while maintaining a global core platform.

## Why Work Here
- **Global Impact at Scale**: Engineers get to work on software that will be deployed in millions of vehicles from legendary brands like Porsche, Audi, and Lamborghini — a scale few software companies outside of big tech can match.
- **Diverse, International Team**: A culture of 75+ nationalities and over 4,000 CARIDIANs, with a focus on collaboration, trust, and transparency. Values include "Can-Do Attitude," "Mutual Trust," and "Maximum Transparency."
- **Flexible Work**: Offers flexible working models and remote work options, with 30 days of paid leave and an attractive remuneration system. US offices in Mountain View, CA and Redmond, WA.
- **Career Development**: Continuous learning, professional development programs, and individual career paths. Strong emphasis on technical growth alongside personal development.
- **Tech Stack**: Engineers work on cutting-edge AI, embedded ML, cloud infrastructure, real-time systems, and autonomous driving technologies. The hiring process includes a technical interview (with possible Futurepath assessment) and an HR interview.
- **Recent Hirings From**: Microsoft, Amazon, Tesla, Volkswagen of America, Audi of America, Rivian, Argo AI — indicating a competitive, high-caliber talent environment.

## Sources
1. [CARIAD Official Company Page](https://cariad.technology/de/en/company.html)
2. [CARIAD Careers Page](https://cariad.technology/de/en/careers.html)
3. [CARIAD Job Board (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cariadinc)
4. [CARIAD, Inc. LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cariadinc)

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