Controls Software Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive technology is seeking a Controls Software Engineer to join their innovative team. This role focuses on developing embedded software for vehicle control systems, requiring a strong background in engineering and experience with real-time operating systems. The ideal candidate will engage in software architecture, testing, and data analysis to enhance vehicle features.

Benefits

Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance

Coverage effective on the first day of employment

Qualifications

• Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) like FreeRTOS or SafeRTOS.
• Working knowledge of software test automation frameworks.
• Experience with digital communication bus standards such as SPI, I2C, CAN, LIN, Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software in C for vehicle control modules.
• Develop automated testing software for functional coverage.
• Monitor fleet telemetry and analyze data for software quality.

Skills

Software architecture

Code reviews

Data analysis

Debugging

Education

Degree in Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Git

Google test

Pytest

Vector CANalyzer

Wireshark

Job description

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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.

Role Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Software Controls Engineer to join our software development team. This role is central to the development and integration of control systems for vehicle features, including high and low voltage battery, thermal and body controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer, electrical or mechanical engineering, with a focus on automotive or aerospace control systems.

Responsibilities

1. Design and develop embedded software in the C language on Rivian and Volkswagen vehicle control modules
2. Translate functional requirements into application software architecture through functional decomposition
3. Develop automated testing software for functional coverage with unit testing, software-in-the-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop test asset targets
4. Configure build system management tools like SCons or Bazel to build and deploy artifacts to embedded control modules
5. Monitor fleet telemetry and use data analysis to close the loop on software quality and help develop new software features

Qualifications

1. Ability to participate in software architecture and code reviews as well as arbitrate feature requests
2. Experience in using a Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS or SafeRTOS
3. Ability to use software revision management control software like Git both locally and on cloud hosted systems like Gitlab or Github
4. Working knowledge of software test automation using frameworks like Google test and Pytest
5. Experience with digital communication bus standards such as SPI, I2C, CAN, LIN, and Ethernet and monitoring tools like Vector CANalyzer and Wireshark
6. Proficiency in using electronic test equipment for debugging at the hardware level like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range for California (Palo Alto) Based Applicants: $116,300-$145,400 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range for California (Irvine) Based Applicants: $107,000-$133,700 (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 VW Group Technologies (“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 (“Candidate Personal Data”). 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.