Embedded Software Engineer II, Vehicle Core Software

Rivian VW Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Equity program

Health benefits

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies in Irvine, CA is seeking a seasoned Platform Software engineer to architect, implement, and integrate platform software across vehicle controls. You will build drivers, operating systems, middleware, and frameworks, collaborating with Hardware and Application teams to lay the foundation of our vehicle software.

Lead embedded development with real-time systems, optimize for performance, and engage across cross-functional teams to meet ambitious engineering

Qualifications

• 4+ years of embedded software/firmware development.
• Experience with vertically integrated consumer products is preferred.
• B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Expert C programming skills and RTOS familiarity.
• Embedded software optimization and multi-threaded/multi-core programming.
• Proficiency in debugging with embedded diagnostics tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Ability to work in fast-paced development and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate foundational platform software for Rivian and Volkswagen Group.
• Handle drivers, OS, middleware and application frameworks for vehicle controls.
• Collaborate with hardware and other software teams to meet requirements.
• Support bring-up and shipping of domain controllers and platform components.
• Work with teams such as Charging, Body Controls, Infotainment, and Vehicle Dynamics.

Skills

Embedded software

C programming

RTOS

Multi-threading

Multi-core

Live sensor input

Diagnostics tooling

Team collaboration

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Microcontrollers

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

In this role, you will be a member of the Platform Software team, responsible for architecting, implementing, and integrating platform software across Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies's controls boards. The platform includes drivers, operating systems, middleware, and application frameworks necessary for all aspects of vehicle controls. Through close collaboration with Hardware and Application Software teams, you will build the foundation of Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies's vehicle software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate the foundational platform software for Rivian and Volkswagen Group
• Technologies controls boards, from initial bring-up to shipping to customers, including drivers, operating systems, and middleware
• Design, develop and deploy embedded software for applications including power management, vehicle reset, occupancy detection, diagnostics and over-the-air update (OTA)
• 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 to ensure the platform is meeting application requirements

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in embedded software/firmware development, preferably with
• vertically integrated consumer products
• B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Expert C programming skills
• Deep familiarity of Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Embedded software development and optimization expertise
• Understanding of multi-threaded and multi-core programming
• Proficient with software development on microcontrollers and hardware bring-up
• Experience with software development for systems with live sensor inputs
• Hands-on experience debugging in real world environments with embedded diagnostics tooling such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG etc
• 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 production
• Experience with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, UDS, and DoIP is a plus
• Experience with battery monitoring firmware and/or power electronics is a plus

Total Rewards

We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.

Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.

In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees — including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board.

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].

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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) record keeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

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