CARIAD

CARIAD is the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group, founded in 2020 to enhance the Group's software capabilities and advance automotive mobility through digital technologies. Headquartered in Germany, CARIAD has development hubs in several cities, including Wolfsburg, Ingolstadt, Berlin, and Munich, as well as subsidiaries in North America and China. The company employs around 5,500 people from over 90 nationalities. CARIAD develops a scalable software platform that includes a unified architecture, an operating system, and an automotive cloud infrastructure. This platform supports various automotive functions such as advanced driver assistance systems, automated driving, infotainment, and charging technology. Key offerings include an extensive automotive cloud platform that connects over 45 million vehicles, mobile online services for remote vehicle control, and a secure data platform for efficient data management. CARIAD's software solutions are designed to meet the needs of Volkswagen Group brands, including Audi and Porsche, aiming to enhance the automotive experience through innovative software technologies.

Information Technology & Services Wolfsburg, Germany Founded 2020 ~539 employees

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Employees
539
+3.5% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$2.7M
Revenue ~$1.4B
12-month attrition
13.4%
Tech: 13.4%
H1B filings, FY2026
8
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

CARIAD went from 321 employees in Oct 2024 to 539 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 60 people joined, 8 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering354
Other150
Operations11
HR8
Finance5
Product4
Sales3
Design3

Salaries at CARIAD

All salaries

12 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity ยท India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering41
Operations8
IT1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 8 filings.

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CARIAD FAQ

How many employees does CARIAD have?

CARIAD has about 539 employees, up 3.5% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does CARIAD sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. CARIAD filed 8 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is CARIAD's revenue per employee?

CARIAD makes about $2.67M in revenue per employee, based on $1.44B annual revenue and 539 employees.

How much does CARIAD pay?

6figr has 12 salary profiles for CARIAD in the US and 3 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the CARIAD salaries page. See CARIAD salaries in the US

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.