Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 137,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative joint venture is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead backend development for cutting-edge mobile applications and SDKs. This role involves designing and maintaining robust backend systems while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance the customer experience across Rivian and Volkswagen Group vehicles. With a focus on clean architecture and proactive testing, you will play a key role in shaping the future of electric vehicle technology. Join a forward-thinking team committed to sustainability and intelligent connectivity, and make a significant impact in the automotive industry.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible working hours

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote work options

Qualifications

• 8+ years in backend development with cloud systems focus.
• Advanced proficiency in Go, TypeScript, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and release complex backend services with Go and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define features.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews.

Skills

Go

TypeScript

NodeJS

Kubernetes

AWS

DynamoDB

GraphQL

gRPC

Kafka

Agile Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

DataDog

DataBricks

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 Mobile team's mission is to create marketing-leading mobile applications and SDKs that offer deep and seamless integration with Rivian and VW Group vehicles, and are the key digital touchpoint across the customer lifecycle. We achieve that mission through open collaboration, thoughtful design, clean architecture, regular releases, proactive testing and monitoring, and intentional use of the latest technology. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be a crucial part of the team and you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our backend systems while taking ownership and leading development efforts as part of our Backend team.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and release complex mission-critical backend services.
• Design and implement backend code using Go and TypeScript and deploy to AWS Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end, QA, Product Management, and UI/UX Design teams to define application features.
• Automate tests and integrate with CI build pipelines to ensure high quality.
• Ensure good software architecture practices are followed across the team.
• Actively contribute to code and design reviews.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Contribute to the evolution of the technology stack and engineering culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in backend development, with a strong focus on cloud-based systems at scale and event-driven architectures.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Advanced proficiency in Go, TypeScript, NodeJS, and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in AWS, DynamoDB, GraphQL, gRPC, and Kafka.
• You are comfortable leading technical projects, including design, development, deployment, coordination, and stakeholder communication.
• Deep understanding of authentication, authorization, caching, and privacy.
• Good understanding of software engineering best practices, including branching, code reviews, testing, and CI/CD.
• Experience leading troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis efforts in high-pressure environments.
• Experience with Agile Development and Scrum practices.
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken.

Nice to have:

• Experience with connected Software Defined Vehicles.
• Experience with mobile technologies, such as Swift and Kotlin.
• Experience with NATS messaging and Reactive Extensions.
• Experience with DataDog, DataBricks, and monitoring tools.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for British Columbia Based Applicants: $137,300 - $171,600 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 at [e-mail].

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, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.