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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, LLC

Sr. Embedded Software Engineers

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Palo Alto, CA, USA
188K-220K Annually
Senior level
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Palo Alto, CA, USA
188K-220K Annually
Senior level
Design and develop embedded software and hardware-software systems for next-generation electric vehicles. Responsibilities include shaping system architecture, developing firmware in C and C++ for real-time and embedded Linux environments, performing board and sensor bring-up, debugging hardware interactions, optimizing power consumption, integrating communication interfaces and wireless connectivity, converting sensor fusion and machine learning models to performant C code, and creating Python-based tooling for testing, simulation, validation, and manufacturing.
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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.

Job Description:

Design and build complex systems spanning multiple domains that bring new access features, improved functionality, and better performance to how users interact with our vehicles. Shape the hardware and software systems architecture for upcoming generations of vehicles. Take ideas through stages of concept, design, execution, deployment and hardening in a production environment. Work closely with other development and cross-functional team members in software such as Charging, Body Controls, Infotainment, VUX teams and EE/Hardware teams not only in vehicle access but other cross functional initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field and 2 years of experience in any occupation as firmware engineer, software engineer, or related. Must have experience working with the following: Programming embedded firmware in C and C++ for Real-Time Operating Systems and Embedded Linux systems with strict memory and power requirements; working with ARM Cortex-M class microcontrollers and multi-threaded/multi-core systems; debugging hardware-software interactions using laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers; performing board and sensor hardware bring-up, firmware integration and power profiling/optimization for new product prototypes and production-level hardware; working with communication interfaces I2C, SPI, UART and Ethernet for sensor and peripheral integration; working in wireless connectivity environments utilizing Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Wi-Fi for data synchronization; designing and converting sensor fusion algorithms and Machine Learning models from Python to highly performant C code for real-time on device execution; and building platform tooling and Python scripts for testing, simulation, algorithm validation, factory builds and mass-manufacturing processes.
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Total Rewards

We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.

Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.

In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees — including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board.

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 at [email protected].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies” may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) record keeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

If you provide a mobile telephone number as part of your application or during the recruitment process, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use that number to contact you via SMS text message for recruitment-related purposes, including scheduling, logistics, and status updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of applying for or being considered for employment.

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

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