Jul. 1 at 9:40 PM
$WRD Another job posting, another data point supporting the idea that WeRide continues to invest in automotive integration capabilities, particularly for OEM programs.
Does this prove a specific Volkswagen production contract?
No. The posting itself doesn't mention VW or CARIAD. However, the repeated use of German automotive terminology such as IBN (Initial Vehicle Bring-Up / Inbetriebnahme), IBN is a German automotive engineering term used extensively at Volkswagen. Combine this with the location in Hefei and earlier analysis of WeRide's VW-related hiring, makes it a reasonable working hypothesis that these engineers are supporting German OEM development activities.
Recent Job Posting (Focus)
Simulation Engineer (ADAS validation)
Technical Support (VW integration)
CAD Engineer (Wiring and vehicle integration)
Diagnostic Engineer (Software commissioning and IBN)
They fit together remarkably well, we could be on to something...
https://ev.careers/jobs/497216014-