Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies ยท 2 weeks ago
Systems Integration Engineer- Audio
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$147K/yr - $184K/yr
3+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on technology for electric vehicles. They are seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to ensure high-quality audio features in their vehicles, integrating complex audio software and performing hands-on tuning and validation.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Develop Automation Frameworks: Design and maintain a robust automation framework in Python to validate audio features, performance, and stability
Scale Test Harnesses: Build and manage hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) benches that accurately simulate the vehicle's acoustic and infotainment environment
In-Vehicle Tuning & Testing: Conduct hands-on subjective and objective audio tuning and validation in prototype and production vehicles. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve integration issues related to audio quality and system performance
Troubleshoot & Debug: Perform deep-dive analysis of system logs and traces to debug complex issues related to audio drivers, DSP algorithms, media playback, and network streaming. Isolate issues related to pops/clicks, latency, and synchronization
Voice & Microphone Performance: Integrate and validate microphone array performance, Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), and Noise Reduction (NR) algorithms to ensure flawless hands-free calling and voice assistant reliability
Define Quality Standards: Collaborate with acoustic engineers and cross-functional partners to establish and enforce objective performance targets (THD+N, SNR, latency) and subjective quality benchmarks for all audio products
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with software developers, QA engineers, and hardware teams to define integration strategies, create detailed test plans, and ensure seamless feature delivery
Documentation: Create clear documentation for test cases, automation scripts, tuning results, and bug reports to ensure reproducibility and knowledge sharing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
3-5+ years of experience in software integration, audio engineering, or system validation, preferably in an automotive or consumer electronics environment
Strong proficiency in a scripting language, particularly Python, for automation and data analysis
Experience working with embedded operating systems such as QNX, Android, or Linux and using shell scripting for system-level debugging
A deep understanding of digital audio principles and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) concepts (EQ, compression, limiters, crossovers, delay)
Hands-on experience with objective audio measurement tools (e.g., Audio Precision, HEAD acoustics, spectrum analyzers) to evaluate system performance
Proven debugging and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges across the entire audio signal path
A valid driver's license and a clean driving record
Preferred
Experience tuning and validating advanced audio features like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) or Engine Sound Enhancement (ESE)
Familiarity with audio-related technologies and protocols, such as Bluetooth (A2DP, HFP), Wi-Fi, and media streaming
Knowledge of automotive communication networks like CAN, LIN, or Automotive Ethernet (AVB/TSN) and analysis tools (e.g., CANoe, Wireshark)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or GitLab
A critical ear for music and audio quality, with experience in subjective listening tests and audio evaluation
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
H1B Sponsorship
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kranti Garatkar
Staff Technical Program Manager
Recent News
2025-11-14
Company data provided by crunchbase