Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Gateway

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 88,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering joint venture committed to revolutionizing the automotive industry. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing a robust IoT platform that enhances vehicle communication with the cloud. This innovative team is focused on creating a scalable architecture for next-generation vehicles, tackling complex challenges in a collaborative environment. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, influence the future of electric vehicles, and make a meaningful impact in a rapidly evolving field. This is your chance to contribute to a sustainable future while advancing your career in a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Annual performance bonus

Equity options

Flexible work schedule

Time off for exploration

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in software engineering and distributed systems.
• Strong foundation in Go, Rust, and Python for building production-grade applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy distributed systems for the Cloud Gateway Platform.
• Collaborate with teams to translate system requirements into scalable solutions.

Skills

Software Engineering principles

Distributed systems design

Go (GoLang)

Rust

Python

Event-driven architecture

Kafka

Redis

Amazon DynamoDB

Systems debugging

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's or PhD in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Datadog

Amazon CloudWatch

Git

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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

The Internet of Things (IoT) and Streaming Team is seeking passionate and skilled Senior Software Engineers to support our Cloud Gateway Platform to build a massively scalable and robust IoT Platform that deals with the ingress and egress of data to and from our vehicles. These Engineers will help build the future of how vehicles will operate and communicate with the Cloud. This team will create the electric architecture and software for next generation Software Defined Vehicles. This position will play a pivotal role in shaping the backbone of R | V Tech’s technology infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and tackling complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy distributed systems and applications for R | V Tech's Cloud Gateway Platform with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Work with event-driven architectures, leveraging technologies like Kafka and Redis to build efficient and fault-tolerant systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code and ensure robust test coverage.
• Implement, monitor, and debug applications, ensuring high availability and low latency.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain solutions on cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
• Manage and optimize message brokers and implement streaming and queuing solutions as required.
• Proactively identify and address performance bottlenecks, scalability challenges, and production issues.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, addressing production issues during off-hours as necessary.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and tools.
• Continuously improve CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and alerting systems.

What We Value:

• Coming Together to lead the way: Two Industry Leaders combining to have a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter.
• Innovation at Scale: Passion for building world-class distributed systems that are robust, efficient, and scalable.
• Diverse Collaboration: Strong ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Global Impact: We want to accelerate the global transition to electric vehicles, helping create safer roadways and a more sustainable planet for everyone.

Why Join Us?

• Real-World Impact: See your ideas drive real-world impact across some of the world’s most recognized car brands.
• New Challenges: Work on cutting-edge technologies and challenging technical problems to define what’s next for the automotive experience.
• Engineering-Led: Thrive in an Engineering-Centric Culture that embraces first principles thinking to build scalable solutions.
• Highly Collaborative: Collaborate with teams of talented passionate Engineers.
• Compensation: Total Compensation Package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity.
• Opportunities: Professional Development, Career Advancement, Tuition Reimbursement.
• Benefits: Health, Well-Being, Financial, and LGBTQIA2+ Benefits start on Day 1.
• Time Away from Work: We’re passionate about creating a better way to explore the world, which includes a variety of ways to give Employees the time they need to rest, recharge, and go exploring.
• Cultivating Inclusion and Belonging: Read our 2024 Impact Report to learn more about our beliefs that inclusivity and equity are essential for meaningful and lasting social and environmental solutions.

Qualifications

Required:

• Office Location Requirement: Ability to work from R | V Tech’s Yaletown Office in Vancouver at least three days per week is required for this role.
• Work From Home: Ability to work from home two days a week is supported as well.
• On-Call: Participation in a rotating on-call schedule, including occasional weekends, late nights, and holidays, to resolve critical production issues is also required.
• Education: At least a Bachelor’s Degree is required for this role.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience is also needed for this role.
• Skills:
  • Strong foundation in Software Engineering principles and Distributed systems design.
  • Proficiency in Go (GoLang), Rust, and Python, with demonstrated experience building production-grade applications.
  • Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, and familiarity with cloud-native patterns.
  • Expertise in event-driven architecture and working with message brokers such as Kafka.
  • Proficiency with Redis for caching, session storage, or distributed data structures.
  • Expertise in utilization of data stores such as Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon RDS, Amazon DocumentDB, and/or MongoDB.
  • Solid understanding of systems debugging, production, and monitoring tools such as Datadog and Amazon CloudWatch.
  • Experience with unit testing, system testing, and performance testing.
  • Experience building cost-effective and efficient designs in your technology choices.
  • Strong knowledge of Git for version control and collaboration.
  • Ability to self-manage and drive projects to completion while working independently.

Preferred:

• Education: Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is strongly preferred, but not required.
• Skills:
  • Familiarity with communications protocols like websocket and GRPC is highly preferred.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD is also preferred.
  • Familiarity with Cloud infrastructure provisioning tools like Terraform, Terragrunt, Crossplane, Argo CD.
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with building high-performance and low-latency systems in large-scale environments.
  • Experience working in an automotive setting, or with IoT/Connected devices is a plus but not required.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Canadian Based Applicants: $88,300 to $138,700 CAD
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, prescription, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and their children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

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.

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