Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff level Embedded Software Engineer to join their innovative team focused on the rapidly evolving electric vehicle market. In this role, you will design, develop, and deploy embedded software solutions for cutting-edge vehicle platforms, collaborating with top experts in the field. Your responsibilities will include writing device drivers, creating software prototypes, and validating test cases, all while working in a dynamic environment that values creativity and technical excellence. If you're passionate about shaping the future of automotive technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Embedded Software Development.
• Strong debugging skills across software and hardware.
• Experience with ARM cores and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for automotive electronics.
• Collaborate on next-gen platform architecture with SoCs.
• Debug complex problems in real-time across software and hardware.

Skills

Embedded Software Development

Linux

RTOS

Debugging

Python

Device Drivers

Interface Protocols (SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PCIe)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Lauterbach

Oscilloscope

JTAG

Flashing Tools

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. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Staff level Embedded Software Engineer who understands the lay of the land of this rapidly growing EV marketplace. Our team focusses on providing software stack for Design Verification of the PCBAs & ECUs (Electronic Component Units) for current and next gen vehicle platforms (Autonomy, Infotainment, Vehicle Controls etc.) . You will be writing device drivers for the PCBA components, doing s/w prototypes for early "h/w + s/w co-designs", validation test cases in Python/C, SDKs and much more. You will get a chance to work with some of the smartest minds in developing embedded h/w + s/w stack for this rapidly evolving EV industry.

Responsibilities

• Work with h/w and s/w architects to collaborate on next gen platform architecture with various SoCs and the software stack.
• Design, develop and deploy embedded software on Linux/Android and/or RTOS for board bring-up, verification, and debugging of automotive electronics.
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines to deliver quality code, debug complex problems, prioritize and get things done with a high level of efficiency and urgency.
• Ability to debug in real time across s/w and h/w stack to understand the real issue and provide solution, work and collaborate with multiple teams if needed.
• Ability to crisply communicate with peers, stakeholders, customers, technical leaders and OEMs/ODMs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field
• 7+ years' experience in Embedded Software Development
• Good understanding of Linux and/or RTOS fundamentals, Board Support Pkgs, kernel configuration, device driver interfaces, debugging tools etc.
• Good debugging skills with an ability to work across orgs/teams
• Experience using Lauterbach, Oscilloscope, JTAG, Flashing Tools etc
• Good understanding of interface protocol stacks (SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PCIe), and board bringup
• Experience with scripting language (Python, shell)

Preferred Skills:
• Knowledge of OS internals (process scheduler, memory management, concurrency, synchronization, storage)
• Knowledge of hypervisor, virtualization in automotive industry.
• Experience with ARM cores and architecture
• Experience in using electronic test equipment for debugging at the hardware level
• Experience with embedded toolchains (compilers, linkers, linker scripts)

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.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us [e-mail].

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