Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies ยท 11 hours ago
Sr. Staff Hardware Platform Board Engineer (Infotainment)
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$213K/yr - $266K/yr
10+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing automotive technology for electric vehicles. The Infotainment/Connectivity Hardware Platform Engineer will lead the design, development, and validation of hardware platforms to support software development and reduce architectural risks in infotainment systems.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Conceptualization & Design: Lead the architectural definition and detailed design of in-house development boards, considering requirements from software/hardware architecture and product teams
Schematic Capture & Layout: Develop comprehensive schematics and guide PCB layout engineers to ensure optimal performance, signal integrity, and power delivery for complex digital and analog circuits
Component Selection: Evaluate and select appropriate SoCs, memory, high-speed transceivers, power management ICs, and other components, considering performance, cost, and availability
Prototyping & Bring-up: Oversee the fabrication of development boards and lead the initial bring-up and debugging efforts, ensuring all hardware functionalities are verified
Collaboration: Work closely with software engineers to define hardware-software interfaces, debug issues, and optimize performance. Collaborate with system architects to translate high-level requirements into feasible hardware designs
Documentation: Create detailed design specifications, test reports, and other technical documentation
Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis: Diagnose and resolve complex hardware issues, utilizing various debugging tools and methodologies
Stay Current: Keep abreast of the latest advancements in automotive electronics, infotainment technologies, and relevant industry standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in hardware design and development, preferably in automotive infotainment, consumer electronics, aerospace or data centers
Proven experience in designing and bringing up complex multi-layer PCBs for high-speed digital applications
Strong proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro)
Deep understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC principles
Experience with various communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, CAN, LIN, USB, PCIe, SERDES, MIPI CSI/DSI, DisplayPort)
Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers
Familiarity with embedded software development processes and debugging tools
Excellent problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to debugging
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment
Preferred
Experience with SoC down-selection processes for product development, including defining requirements, evaluating vendor roadmaps, and making informed decisions
Ability to conduct comprehensive trade studies for hardware architectures and component selection, considering factors such as performance, power, cost, reliability, and time-to-market
Proven experience working directly with or for SoC vendors and manufacturers, including managing technical relationships, understanding their product offerings, and influencing future roadmaps
Familiarity with SoC development lifecycles, including silicon bring-up, validation, and production ramp-up
Strong understanding of intellectual property (IP) blocks commonly found in SoCs (e.g., CPU cores, GPUs, DSPs, security engines, video encoders/decoders)
Benefits
Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26
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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