Volkswagen Infotainment GmbH

Volkswagen Infotainment understands it is part of the societal fabric. Every year, our strong shoulders support charitable organizations that tend to a particularly vulnerable group of people: children. 🧸 On the day of St. Nicholas, we donate 5,000 Euros to two charitable organizations each, one in Northrhine-Westphalia, the other in Lower Saxony. The Bochum-based Menschen(s)kinder e.V. supports families who have children with disabilities. In Wolfsburg, the Rappelkiste − Lebenshilfe Wolfsburg gGmbH is a kindergarten specifically aimed at children with and elevated need for support. We are proud to stand by our commitment! ❤️   #volkswageninfotainment #vwif #wolfsburg #bochum #charity #support #donation #dotherightthing #stnicholasday

There are a lot of prejudices about an apprenticeship in Office Management! In our company we want to stick up for this view, hear it straight from our trainees! 📣    As a trainee in #OfficeManagement, your responsibilities go way further than just dull paperwork or getting the chef another coffee. Their tasks are creative, innovative and demand proactive work. 🚀    Here are some experiences our trainees have made over the past few years:    ✅ Running Workshops – Gain experiences in leading workshops about interesting topics and projects  ✅ Non-profit Actions – Engage yourself in charity projects   ✅ Eventmanagement & Organisation – Plan, organize and realize company events   ✅ Creative way of working – Try out yourself in different formats, such as podcasts, video and photography, social media and many other creative areas  ✅ Deepdives in differents departments – Get to know the variety of topics that Office Management covers for the best possible overview    You are tempted and want to learn more? Have a look at our career page 🖤👉 https://lnkd.in/etC8KXr8   Volkswagen Infotainment: better connected.    #volkswageninfotainment #vwif #volkswagen #softwaredevelopment #betterconnected  #letsconnect #connectedcar #wearehiring #ausbildung #azubi #azubilife #teamwork #0percentboxes

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air, inviting you to take a moment to pause and connect. It’s time for a new episode of our Coffee Date! ☕ Welcome to your second Date!   Today, we are sitting down with Matthias, Head of Software Development, for our second Coffee Date. He is all for #TeamBlackCoffee 🖤   What’s your drink of choice? Are you like Matthias #TeamBlackCoffee or do you prefer it a little bit sweeter like #TeamMilkAndSugar? Let us know in the comments! 👇 Grab your cup and join us as we get to know our colleagues in a whole new way! ☕ Volkswagen Infotainment: better connected. #volkswageninfotainment #vwif #volkswagen #betterconnected #letsconnect #CoffeeDate #TeamCulture #EmployeeConnection #WorkplaceCulture #Networking #CompanyCulture #0percentboxes

Innovation "Made by Volkswagen Infotainment" 🚗💡   Did you know? The climate control panel of the new Porsche Cayenne and Porsche Macan integrates an exciting innovation developed by Volkswagen Infotainment. Specifically, the passive haptics for operating the air conditioning system were conceptualized and patented by one of our colleagues – a challenging yet rewarding achievement!   What makes this invention special? The entire panel in the center console moves, providing users with tactile feedback. It has a smooth and clean design, while ensuring intuitive and pleasant usage – a significant upgrade over traditional touch displays.   🔧 The technical highlights: 💡The panel only moves when a functional icon is pressed and exerts a pressure force above 3.5N. 💡Precise touch detection ensures that lateral tilts are avoided. 💡 An e-magnet system activates the feedback while preventing unintended movements during driving (e.g., on bumpy roads). 💡For misuse scenarios, the panel resists pressure until a significantly higher force is applied, ensuring durability without triggering unintended functions.   At Volkswagen Infotainment, we’re proud to see how big ideas and even smaller, specialized innovations like this make a real impact – earning attention and appreciation in vehicles across the Volkswagen Group. This is our #OctopusSpirit in action! 🐙💥   What’s your take on innovations like this? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🚀   Volkswagen Infotainment: better connected. Porsche AG #volkswageninfotainment #volkswagen #betterconnected #letsconnect #innovation #OctopusSpirit #Porsche #haptics #engineering

🚀 What does our apprenticeship in Application Development look like? Hear it straight from our trainees! Our apprenticeship program is more than just a steppingstone – it's a launchpad into a world of innovation, collaboration, and hands-on learning. 🌟 But don't take our word for it – our trainees share their experiences! We believe in empowering our trainees with: ✅ Real-World Projects – Gain experience by working on meaningful tasks that directly impact the business. ✅ Mentorship – Learn from experienced developers who guide you every step of the way. ✅ Skill Growth – Master programming languages, development tools, and problem-solving skills essential for a thriving tech career. ✅ Team Integration – Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to understand the full lifecycle of application development. 💬 Sounds interesting? Have a look at the open positions on our career page. 🖤👉 https://lnkd.in/eSPwC68a Volkswagen Infotainment: better connected.    #volkswageninfotainment #vwif #volkswagen #softwaredevelopment #betterconnected #letsconnect #connectedcar #wearehiring #ausbildung #azubi #azubilife #teamwork #0percentboxes

We are strengthening our ties with Ruhr University Bochum: We are entering into a research collaboration with the Chair of Software Engineering (Faculty of Computer Science)! Staying true to our Octopus Spirit, this partnership focuses on two key areas: Effective Anomaly Detection, Root-Cause Analysis, and Field-Based Testing, as well as Effective Variability Management. The goal is to further develop Volkswagen Infotainment through input from the scientific community, while also enabling the scientific community to validate its ideas in the economy. 🚀💫    Matthias Jobst, Head of Software Development, sums it up: “The exchange between both parties to this agreement, along with relevant publications and the mutual development of expertise, provides a crucial foundation for taking our development work to the next level.”    On 14. November 2024, Matthias and Chairholder Prof. Dr. Thorsten Berger formally signed the agreement  at the Volkswagen Infotainment headquarters. The cooperation agreement will run for 3 years and is established between the respective chair and the company. In this time, we will support various RUB-research projects financially. Managing Director Tobias Nadjib especially highlighted the idea of transformation: "Software solutions are the core of an all-encompassing economic and societal transformation. This is a community task. With this cooperation, we want to seize opportunities together and contribute to this transformation. Managing Director Andreas Hülsmann highlighted the deal from the synergy perspective: "In a world that changes so quickly, cooperation and connections are more important than ever. Cooperations like this one ensure open and direct communication channels between science and the economy." Cover image: l. to r.: Jan Sollmann (RUB), Sven Peldszus (RUB), Andreas Hülsmann (Managing Director Volkswagen Infotainment), Prof. Dr. Thorsten Berger, Tobias J. Nadjib (Managing Director Volkswagen Infotainment), Matthias Jobst, Dr. Koen Van Hooste (Press Spokesman Volkswagen Infotainment) #volkswageninfotainment #vwif #rub #cooperation #softwardevelopment #intothefuture #letsconnect #betterconnected #octopusspirit 

Welcome to Your First Coffee Date! ☕ The aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air, inviting you to take a moment to pause and connect. But how often do we take a real break? When we grab that quick cup of coffee, we usually hurry back to our screens without a second thought. How well do we actually know the people we work with? With so many faces and projects, it’s easy to walk past colleagues and just exchange a quick “Hello!” But behind every job title is a person with a unique story to tell. That's where the Coffee Date comes in! 🙌 Our #CoffeeDate is all about connecting on a deeper level – because we’re more than just our work. We’re bringing in diverse perspectives, personalities, and yes, a little fun! So, let’s swap the quick coffee run for something more meaningful. Today, we're sitting down with Anke for our first episode. And the big question is: Are you #TeamBlackCoffee, or do you go for something a little more adventurous – maybe even #TeamTea? 🍵 Let’s find out together! Grab your cup and join us as we get to know our colleagues in a whole new way! ☕ Volkswagen Infotainment: better connected. #volkswageninfotainment #vwif #volkswagen #betterconnected #letsconnect #CoffeeDate #TeamCulture #EmployeeConnection #WorkplaceCulture #Networking #CompanyCulture #0percentboxes

Last week, it was time at our locations in Bochum and Wolfsburg to take on challenges, break a sweat and have fun together! 💪🙌 It was our Corporate Health Day! 🍎 In Bochum, our employees were able to compete in exciting challenges such as blaze pods, balance and stretching circles and improve their personal best performance. Health checks and massages provided insights into individual well-being, while the smoothie bike with fresh smoothies provided motivation. 🍎🍌🥤 In Wolfsburg, the day started with a joint breakfast, followed by health presentations and spine checks with the innovative Medi Mouse. Colleagues were also able to join in virtually and pick up useful tips for everyday life. Many thanks to all participants who made our Health Day a great experience! Thank you to VIACTIV Krankenkasse and @ComeBack Gelsenkirchen for your support. We are already looking forward to next year. 😊 #volkswageninfotainment #vwif #volkswagen #softwaredevelopment #betterconnected #letsconnect #connectedcar #corporatehealthmanagement #healthy #healthday

In July, Andreas Hülsmann took the reins as one of our Managing Directors, and it’s been an eventful journey so far! 🚀    In the first 100 days in his new role, he has navigated important strategic decisions and faced new administrative challenges. One of his key takeaways has been the importance of teamwork – "Our strong shoulders create a strong team that supports each other no matter what!" 💪    This collaborative spirit is evident in our ongoing projects, where we are already making good progress thanks to our extraordinary team spirit. Together, we are laying the groundwork for future success and innovation at Volkswagen Infotainment! 💯    Volkswagen Infotainment: better connected. #volkswageninfotainment #vwif #volkswagen #softwaredevelopment #betterconnected #letsconnect #connectedcar 

Our new headquarters on MARK 51°7: A symbol of change in the Ruhr area 💡🌱     With great joy and pride, we have moved to our new headquarters at MARK 51°7 in Stadt Bochum. At this historic industrial site, we now connect the past with the future. Our Managing Director Tobias J. Nadjib explains why Bochum and the Ruhr area are the ideal choice for our new company headquarters.      "We chose Bochum on purpose, as this location represents the adaptability of a German industrial hub like no other. Here, transformation can be felt. This former industrial site is a place of change, just like the greater Ruhr area. Where once steel and coal flourished, hosts the development of pioneering future technologies today."     In the new headquarters, all our employees come together to shape the future of the automotive industry together. Here we not only work in an agile and connected way, but we also live our #OctopusSpirit 🐙: the ability to act flexibly, adapt quickly to new challenges and always keep an overview over everything.   The Connecteria, our canteen 🍽️, is more than just a place for a meal together. It is at the heart of our communication and collaboration. Here we connect not only people, but also ideas, and "connect the vehicle to the future". 🚗💡     Another important aspect of our new location is the close connection with the #Ruhrarea 4.0. Here on MARK 51°7 we are not alone. We are part of a dynamic network of companies that are shaping the future of the Ruhr region. Together with other future-oriented companies, we are driving the development towards a region of pioneering technologies. 🚀💫     We are also closely linked to our partner universities, the Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB), the Hochschule Bochum - Bochum University of Applied Sciences (HS Bochum) and the Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola (THGA Bochum). This cooperation is particularly important to us because it ensures the transfer of knowledge and promotes the exchange with young talents who will shape our industry in the future. 🎓🌟     "The Ruhr area has developed from a mining region to a home for future technology. And we are proud to be a part of this development, to actively drive it. With our new HQ on MARK 51°7, we actively contribute to maintaining Bochum and the Ruhr area as an innovation hub”, says Tobias Nadjib.    Volkswagen Infotainment: better connected.    #volkswageninfotainment #vwif #volkswagen #softwaredevelopment #betterconnected #letsconnect #connectedcar #mark517 #innovation #future #teamwork #ruhrarea #ruhrgebiet #bochum #octopusspirit