Staff Software Engineer, Telematics

Socket.dev; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 232,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer proficient in Modern C++ and/or Rust to join our dynamic team in Palo Alto, California. The ideal candidate will contribute to cutting-edge systems, develop robust unit tests, and work on high-impact embedded software projects.

You should have over 6 years' experience in software engineering, particularly in embedded systems. The role offers a competitive compensation package including a salary range of $186K to $232.5K, performance bonuses, and equity options.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, focusing on embedded systems.
• Strong background in distributed systems and real-time communication protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software applications using Modern C++.
• Ensure code quality through comprehensive unit testing.
• Optimize performance in resource-constrained environments.

Skills

Proficient in Modern C++ (C++11 and above)

Experience with Rust

Strong understanding of operating system concepts

Knowledge of embedded databases, TCP/IP stack

Experience with build systems like Yocto

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

GTest

GMock

Protocol Buffers (Protobuf)

Bazel

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 seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer proficient in Modern C++ (C++11 and above) and/or Rust to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of operating system concepts and the ability to write efficient, high‑quality code in resource‑constrained environments. You will work on cutting‑edge systems, develop robust unit tests (GTest, GMock), and contribute to high‑impact embedded software projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software applications using Modern C++ (C++11 or later). Familiarity and experience with Rust is a plus.
• Ensure code quality through comprehensive unit testing (GTest, GMock) and adherence to coding standards.
• Develop and maintain software for embedded systems with expertise in operating system concepts (e.g., memory management, concurrency, multi‑threading).
• Optimize performance in resource‑constrained environments.
• Effectively collaborate across cross‑functional teams to drive project success.
• Strong knowledge of embedded databases, TCP/IP stack, and middleware components such as NATs, MQTT, HTTPs, gRPC.
• Work with data serialization technologies such as Protocol Buffers (Protobuf).
• Implement communication protocols and security standards such as mTLS.
• Utilize build systems such as Yocto for creating custom Linux distributions.
• Collaborate closely with the cloud team; familiarity with cloud technologies is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on embedded systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ or Rust.
• Strong background in distributed systems, networking, and real‑time communication protocols (NATs, MQTT, HTTPs, gRPC).
• Experience working with Linux‑based systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities with a strong capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Effective communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration with engineering and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with modern build systems such as Bazel.
• Experience working on vehicle communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, UDS).
• Automotive industry experience or familiarity with automotive‑grade software development is a plus.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and secure software development methodologies.
• Familiarity with TensorFlow Lite or ONNX for deploying machine learning models in embedded environments for edge‑compute use cases is a plus.

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.

Compensation

$186K – $232.5K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus

The posted salary represents the lowest and highest ranges RV Tech reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position. Any posted salary range pertains only to the estimated starting pay for the role. Actual starting pay is based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, skill set, qualifications, specific competencies, relevant education, and location.

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.