Infotainment Hardware Performance Architect

Rivian VW Group; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Time Off

Retirement savings plans

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Annual performance bonus

Equity eligibility

Job summary

Rivian VW Group in Palo Alto is seeking a skilled individual for the Hardware Systems Architecture team. This role focuses on characterizing low-voltage electrical systems in Rivian vehicles, driving hardware architecture decisions, and validating designs. Candidates should have an advanced degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, with over 7 years of experience in embedded system design and strong understanding of automotive technology standards. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in relevant practical settings.
• Experience in automotive or aerospace industries is a plus.
• Familiarity with high-speed automotive interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration between hardware architecture and software teams.
• Execute characterization plans and present validation metrics.
• Orchestrate end-to-end development of systems for performance characterization.

Skills

Embedded system design validation

Performance assessment

Low-voltage electrical systems

Embedded computing platforms

Coding in Python/MatLab

Wireless technologies

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Embedded platforms

Data acquisition tools

Job description

Rivian VW Group in Palo Alto is seeking a skilled individual for the Hardware Systems Architecture team. This role focuses on characterizing low-voltage electrical systems in Rivian vehicles, driving hardware architecture decisions, and validating designs. Candidates should have an advanced degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, with over 7 years of experience in embedded system design and strong understanding of automotive technology standards. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits.