Sr. Software Quality Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 135,100 - 168,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Equity eligibility

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is seeking a Software System Engineer (Quality) in Irvine, California. The role involves optimizing the software testing framework and ensuring consistent quality metrics across the company. Applicants should have over 3 years of experience, familiarity with standards like ISO 26262, and a degree in a related field. Total rewards include a competitive salary range of $135.1K to $168.9K, a performance bonus, and an equity eligibility. Join us in shaping the future of automotive software technology.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of software development experience within the automotive or equivalent industries.
• Familiar with industry standards like ISO 26262, ASPICE, MISRA.
• Experience in developing automotive software in C, C++.

Responsibilities

• Support the optimization of software testing framework.
• Ensure the end-to-end traceability of requirement, code and test cases.
• Evaluate the test results and work with software developers.

Skills

Software development experience

Knowledge of ISO 26262

System engineering practices

Automotive software testing framework

C, C++ software development

Requirements management tools

Agile software development

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

Git

Bitbucket

SVN

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 and create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

As the Software System Engineer (Quality), you will play a crucial role in supporting and optimizing the software testing framework and ensuring consistency company‑wide. You will help identify software quality metrics and guidelines using the first‑principle mindset by referring to industry standards. Beyond testing, you might contribute to the enhancement of automation tools and infrastructure to support testing scalability. If you’re passionate about delivering high‑quality software solutions, please join us in shaping the future of automotive software technology.

Responsibilities

• Support the optimization of software testing framework
• Support the cross‑functional discussion to ensure the consistency of the testing ecosystem
• Optimize and document the software testing regression strategy and proper test environment (SIL, HIL, Unit)
• Ensure the end‑to‑end traceability of requirement, code and test cases
• Create and document the test guidelines and best practices
• Create and document the workflow to track the proper execution of testing activities
• Support the functional test metrics and code metrics development
• Support the static code analysis including identifying SW Tool, rule sets, evaluate test results
• Evaluate the test results and work with software developers to root cause failed test cases

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of software development experience within the automotive or equivalent industries
• Familiar with industry standards like ISO 26262, ASPICE, MISRA etc.
• Experience in system engineering practices such as requirements authoring, failure analysis and test development
• Experience in developing automotive software testing framework
• Experience in developing automotive software in C, C++
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g. JAMA.), issue tracking tools (Jira), software version control tools (e.g. Git, Bitbucket, SVN, etc.)
• Experience with agile software development process
• Degree education in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of integrity
• Experience working within a cross‑functional team
• Proven experience working on multiple projects
• Strong team player; drive to exceed expectations and meet deadlines

Total Rewards

Total compensation packages for full‑time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity. In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees.

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.

Compensation Range

$135.1K – $168.9K