Staff Backend Engineer – Vehicle Access Cloud

Rivian VW Group; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Equity eligibility

Local market benefits

Job summary

Rivian VW Group is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and maintain cloud backend systems for Vehicle Access Software. This role involves leading architectural decisions, mentoring juniors, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-performance solutions.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science with 8+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in Go, Python, or Java, and hands-on experience with cloud platforms and Kubernetes. The position offers competitive rewards in a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of software engineering experience in the automotive or related industry.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CCC Digital Key infrastructure and cybersecurity best practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and deployment of backend components for vehicle access software.
• Develop APIs for secure data exchange.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize processes for functionality.

Skills

Proficiency in Go

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in Java

Strong DevOps skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Kubernetes

Cloud HSM environments

Job description

Rivian VW Group is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and maintain cloud backend systems for Vehicle Access Software. This role involves leading architectural decisions, mentoring juniors, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-performance solutions.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science with 8+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in Go, Python, or Java, and hands-on experience with cloud platforms and Kubernetes. The position offers competitive rewards in a diverse work environment.