VW restructures its India software activities
Embitel has licensed a 400-strong team of software engineers to Cariad, the direct software arm of Volkswagen.
The Cariad Business Unit of Bengaluru-based Embitel now operates as Cariad India under a licensing agreement. The team has been an established partner on numerous technology projects for Cariad since 2020 covering primarily in the areas of platform software, Scalable Vehicle Compute Platform, high-speed communication technologies, ADAS/AD, power systems, energy and charging, and body electronics.
“The rebranding to CARIAD India marks a significant milestone. It shows everyone how close our links with CARIAD are. The internationally renowned brand name will be a major advantage in the highly competitive Indian technology sector,” said Embitel Managing Director, Sharad Bairathi.
The rebranding to Cariad India does not alter the ownership or legal status of Embitel Technologies India Pvt. Ltd, which continues to be the legal entity. Embitel remains a subsidiary of the diconium group and is part of the Volkswagen Group Sales IT.
CARIAD’s Chief Launch Officer, Thomas Günther, added: “We are welcoming our colleagues in India even closer to the team. India’s technology landscape pulsates with innovation and working together under the CARIAD brand now strengthens our joint commitment to delivering cutting-edge automotive software solutions.”
The partnership started with a small team delivering base services for the Driver Reflection Module, which is an integral part of the Volkswagen Group’s advanced driver assistance systems. This team later expanded to develop software for a microcontroller and the Scalable Vehicle Compute Platform (SVCP), a flexible system that supports various automotive functions, including communication interfaces and power management for electric cars.
The ADAS/AD team, established in 2022, works on behaviour software, sensors, map localization, driving, and safety projects. Equipped with advanced systems, the lab in Bengaluru is a key partner for CARIAD in Germany and internationally.
Cariad India has also established a team to work on vehicle, energy, charging and body functions. The power electronics software team develops the diagnostics, security and bootloader functions. Another team is currently being setup for the high-voltage energy management systems for new vehicle platforms.
cariad.technology; www.embitel.com
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