Senior Embedded Software Engineer - EV Charging Systems

Rivian; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 135,100 - 168,900; Full time

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Sr Embedded Software Engineer to drive software for charging products on embedded Linux platforms. You will design, implement, test, and maintain software across residential and commercial charging systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and reliable operation.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering robust software in a fast-growing EV environment in Torrance/Irvine with a 3-day in-office

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 tools like 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++ development

Embedded Linux

Build tools (Make, CMake)

CI/CD pipelines

Unit tests (Google Test)

Scripting (Bash, Python)

gRPC & WebSockets

CAN & Modbus

Docker

Yocto

Agile / Jira / Jama

OCPP / SAE J1772 / ISO 15118

Functional safety (UL1998 / ISO26262)

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Make

CMake

Jira

JAMA

Yocto

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Sr Embedded Software Engineer to drive software for charging products on embedded Linux platforms. You will design, implement, test, and maintain software across residential and commercial charging systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and reliable operation.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering robust software in a fast-growing EV environment in Torrance/Irvine with a 3-day in-office