Sr. Software Engineer, Charging

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electric vehicle sector is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their ES&D Charging team. The role involves developing embedded software for efficient and intelligent vehicle charging solutions. Candidates should have a strong background in control systems, embedded development, and experience with automotive standards. This position offers a chance to work collaboratively across various domains, ensuring robust and scalable solutions for electric vehicles.

Benefits

Robust medical/Rx insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in control algorithm development.
• Hands-on experience with firmware integration and testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in C for automotive ECUs.
• Architect control systems for vehicle charging operations.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to resolve charging issues.

Skills

Control Theory

Embedded Systems

Software Architecture

Debugging

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Jira

Vector CANalyzer

Vector CANape

Pytest

OpenHTF

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our ES&D Charging team. You will be responsible for developing embedded software that ensures safe, efficient, and intelligent charging experiences for our electric vehicles worldwide. This role requires working collaboratively across software, controls, systems, and hardware domains to deliver robust and scalable solutions from lab validation to fleet-wide performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in C for automotive ECUs, with a focus on charging and battery systems.
• Architect and implement control systems for vehicle charging operations and battery energy management.
• Design and document software algorithms at both vehicle and system levels, based on functional and system requirements.
• Develop software that adheres to global EV charging standards, including J1772, ISO 15118, DIN 70121, GB/T, and CHAdeMO.
• Integrate and calibrate battery and charging software with other EV domains such as BMS, thermal management, connectivity, and security.
• Utilize CAN, Ethernet, and vehicle telemetry systems for diagnostics and data analysis.
• Collaborate with systems and test engineers to investigate and resolve charging issues encountered in the field.
• Design and implement automated test cases for unit testing, software-in-the-loop (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and vehicle-level validation, utilizing tools like Pytest or OpenHTF.
• Analyze fleet data and lab test results to enhance software performance and reliability.
• Track feature maturity and validation coverage throughout the development lifecycle.
• Root causing issues across multiple domains including electrical, software, and physical.
• Prioritize and escalate issues based on their impact on users and program timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in control algorithm development, integration, or calibration—preferably in the automotive or aerospace industry.
• Strong understanding of control theory, embedded systems, and software architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, test, and deploy real-time firmware within complex systems.
• Hands-on experience with firmware integration, calibration, debugging, and vehicle-level testing.
• Proficiency in C for embedded development, and Python/MATLAB/Simulink for algorithm development and data analysis.
• Comprehensive knowledge of battery state estimation concepts, including State of Charge (SoC), State of Health (SoH), and other SoX metrics.
• Experience modeling lithium-ion cell behavior and implementing battery diagnostics or state estimation techniques.
• Familiarity with EV electrical architecture, including battery management, thermal systems, and high-voltage charging.
• Working experience with system-level integration of electrical and communication systems.
• Proficiency with charging communication standards (J1772, ISO 15118, DIN 70121, GB/T, CHAdeMO).
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 and automotive functional safety practices.
• Experience using requirements management tools such as Jama or DOORS.
• Experience with issue tracking tools such as Jira.
• Experience with communication bus tools like Vector CANalyzer or PCAN.
• Experience with software calibration tools such as Vector CANape.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for British Columbia Based Applicants: $108,200 to $135,300 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/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.

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.

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 [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy

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