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Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Diagnostics

Rivian, Palo Alto, CA, United States


About Us
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

Implement platform-level software and middleware components.

Design, develop, and deploy embedded platform software, including drivers, OS fundamentals, and middleware libraries

Collaborate with the hardware team on overall design, schematics, and hardware validation

Work closely with other development and cross-functional team members such as Charging, Body Controls, Infotainment, and Vehicle Dynamics

Responsibilities

B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Strong C programming skills

Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Embedded software development and optimization

Multi-threaded and multi-core programming

Software development for systems with live sensor inputs

High performance processors and platforms such as ARM, ATOM, DSP, FPGA, GPU

Software development on microcontrollers

Good team player with great communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment

Passionately motivated to take ideas from R&D phase to a product

Qualifications

Bachelor of science in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or software engineering

Experience aligning technical implementation cross-functionally with other teams, optimizing for the best overall result for the product

Working experience with automated requirements management tools and issue tracking tools

Experience and knowledge of Embedded Software Engineering

Preferred Qualification: Diagnostic experience

Pay Disclosure
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California-Based Applicants: $137,300-$181,890 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-Based Applicants: $108,200-$143,430 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies covers most of the premiums.

Total Rewards
Total compensation packages for this position include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.

In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage. For more information on RV Tech’s comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.

Equal Opportunity
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Accessibility & Candidate Data Privacy
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes. This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, and other information and may be used for tracking interactions with our recruiting system, carrying out and improving our application process, establishing an employment relationship, complying with legal obligations, recordkeeping, security, and other purposes permitted by law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with internal personnel, affiliates, and service providers, including background checks and cloud service providers. Your data may be transferred or stored internationally and may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions.

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) for more information. For additional language notices, refer to the privacy notices linked in the posting.

Please note

this job posting represents an open, active vacancy. We are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

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