Rivian · 3 months ago
Sr. Software Engineer, Thermal Controls
Tustin, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $169K/yrRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing automotive technology for electric vehicles. They are seeking a dedicated Software Engineer to join their Thermal software development team, responsible for developing and integrating control systems for various vehicle features such as cabin and battery temperature management.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop embedded software in C for automotive ECUs
Architect and develop control systems for various vehicle subsystems such as refrigeration, coolant, external airflow, and HVAC to be executed on embedded controllers
Review requirements and produce high-level functional specification designs to offer control solutions
Create test cases and scripts to validate features in unit test, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) test, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test environments
Conduct software testing and calibration on vehicles
Develop intuitive diagnostic interfaces for controllers to facilitate troubleshooting and maintenance
Utilize a multidisciplinary approach to troubleshoot functional problems within our vehicles by addressing root causes across physical, electrical, and software domains
Prioritize and escalate issues based on user impact and program objectives for prompt resolution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering
Strong proficiency in C, C++, Rust, and/or Python
Knowledgeable about control theory principles & algorithm design like compensator design and PID tuning
Familiar with fundamentals of heat transfer and thermodynamics
Familiar with thermal and HVAC components including but not limited to water pumps, AC compressors, expansion valves, blower fans, and HVAC modules
Working experience in firmware integration, calibration, vehicle-level testing, and/or SW debugging at the feature level
Preferred
Working experience with requirements management tools (Jama, Doors, or equivalent)
Working experience with issue tracking tools (Jira or equivalent)
Working experience with communication bus monitoring tools (Vector CANalyzer or equivalent)
Benefits
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 effective on the first day of employment.
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
Founded in 2009
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$21.93BKey Investors
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2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
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