Senior Embedded Software Engineer - EV Charging (Linux)

Rivian; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Rivian seeks a Sr Embedded Software Engineer to advance embedded Linux software for residential and commercial charging products. You will design, implement, test, and maintain software on embedded platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams in Torrance/Irvine with a three-day in-office expectation.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to CI/CD pipelines, and drive code quality through reviews, while leveraging Yocto, Docker, and modern testing frameworks to ensure reliable,

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years of industry experience developing C/C++ based applications on embedded Linux.
• 2+ years of experience with build tools such as Make and CMake.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.
• Experience with unit test frameworks e.g., Google Test.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Bash or Python
• Experience with web-based communication protocols, especially gRPC and WebSockets preferred.
• Experience with CAN and Modbus communication interfaces preferred.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker preferred.
• Experience with Yocto-based build systems for embedded devices including kernel customization, package selection, and recipe development preferred.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and using tracking tools like Jira and JAMA preferred.
• Experience with Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) preferred.
• Experience with electric vehicle charging protocols such as SAE J1772, DIN SPEC 70121, and ISO 15118 preferred.
• Experience with designing software to meet functional safety e.g. UL1998, ISO26262, ASPICE, etc preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux application software for residential and commercial charging products.
• Develop unit tests and system-level SIL tests to ensure the highest code quality.
• Develop and support software tools used for development and testing.
• Participate in code reviews, providing technical feedback to drive quality design.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Skills

C/C++ Embedded Linux

CI/CD

Unit testing (Google Test)

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Docker

Yocto build

Web protocols (gRPC/WebSockets)

CAN/Modbus

Code reviews

Jira/JAMA

Education

BS or MS in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Make

CMake

Job description

Rivian seeks a Sr Embedded Software Engineer to advance embedded Linux software for residential and commercial charging products. You will design, implement, test, and maintain software on embedded platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams in Torrance/Irvine with a three-day in-office expectation.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to CI/CD pipelines, and drive code quality through reviews, while leveraging Yocto, Docker, and modern testing frameworks to ensure reliable,