Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Infotainment Platform

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 Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support the development and bring-up of the Infotainment Platform for next-generation EVs. This role focuses on RTOS-based safety processors in high-compute systems, involving low-level software development, board bring-up, diagnostics, and middleware integration. Experience with embedded Linux is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded software on RTOS platforms for safety-critical infotainment ECUs.
• Develop drivers for hardware peripherals : I2C, SPI, CAN, UART, GPIO, Ethernet, PCIe.
• Lead and support board bring-up activities, bootloader configuration, and low-level diagnostics.
• Implement and validate safety and system monitoring features.
• Develop and integrate platform diagnostics, automation hooks, and scripting tools in Python / C.
• Work with hardware engineers and validation teams to debug board-level issues using tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Document software components, integration flows, and bring-up guides for cross-team consumption.

Qualifications

Preferred Skills

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range Northern California-Based Applicants : $146,900 – $194,610 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical / Rx, dental, and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is adequate on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

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.

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