Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies ยท 5 hours ago
Sr. Software Engineer, Graphics (Infotainment Platform)
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $183K/yr
6+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on innovative automotive solutions. The Senior Graphics Engineer will lead the design and development of the graphics software stack for in-vehicle infotainment systems, ensuring high-performance and visually compelling user interfaces.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and integration of the graphics software stack (e.g., OpenGL, Vulkan, EGL, DRM, Wayland, or similar) for in-vehicle infotainment systems
Collaborate with UI/UX designers, software architects, and embedded hardware teams to deliver a seamless visual experience
Optimize GPU performance, memory usage, and frame rate stability for real-time rendering of infotainment interfaces
Work closely with OS and hardware abstraction layers to ensure compatibility and performance across a range of embedded platforms (e.g., Qualcomm Snapdragon, NVIDIA, or similar)
Evaluate and integrate third-party graphics libraries, rendering engines (e.g., Qt, Unity, Unreal Engine), and frameworks
Drive debugging, profiling, and root-cause analysis of graphics and rendering issues
Contribute to setting technical direction and best practices for graphics development
Ensure graphics systems comply with automotive safety, quality, and cybersecurity standards (e.g., ISO 26262, MISRA, ASPICE)
Participate in requirements gathering and analysis
Collaboration: Work closely with hardware engineers, UI/UX designers, and system engineers
Document software designs and implementations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
6+ years of experience in graphics programming, with a strong focus on embedded or automotive systems
Expertise with modern graphics APIs such as OpenGL ES, Vulkan, or DirectX
Deep understanding of embedded Linux, GPU drivers, and display pipelines
Experience with real-time rendering, UI frameworks (e.g., Qt/QML, Flutter, or Skia), and multimedia integration
Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages like Python or Bash
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug across the full software stack
Preferred
Experience developing automotive infotainment systems (IVI) or displays
Familiarity with Android Automotive or other IVI platforms (e.g., QNX or custom Linux)
Knowledge of safety-critical graphics rendering and failover display techniques
Benefits
Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment.
Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Company
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
1001-5000 employees
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