Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 3 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Infotainment Platform Power
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$186K/yr - $232K/yrRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders focused on the future of automotive technology. The role involves developing and optimizing low-power modes in Embedded Linux/Android environments, working closely with hardware teams to enhance power management in electric vehicles.
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Responsibilities
Develop and optimize low-power modes (Suspend-to-RAM, Deep Sleep, and QuickBoot) in Embedded Linux/Android environments
Work with device tree to configure power domains, wake sources, and regulator control
Debug suspend/resume failures using tools like ftrace, powertop, pm-graph, wakeup sources debugging, and reading kernel logs
Optimize SoC power consumption by analyzing power rails, clock gating, and dynamic voltage scaling
Develop firmware and drivers for power-sensitive peripherals and interface with PMICs
Collaborate with hardware teams to ensure efficient power domain partitioning and validate power rail sequencing
Profile CPU, GPU, and peripheral power consumption and implement software optimizations for battery-powered systems
Work with Yocto, Buildroot, or custom Linux distributions to implement and test power management features
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related field
Embedded Linux/Android Kernel Development (drivers, PM subsystems, device tree)
Suspend-to-RAM (S3), Deep Sleep, and QuickBoot experience
Strong debugging skills (ftrace, dmesg, pm_test, wakeup sources)
Device tree (DTS), regulator control, and power domains configuration
Experience with PMICs (Power Management ICs) and clock management
Familiarity with hardware schematics and power rail analysis
Experience with power measurement tools (oscilloscope, multimeter, power analyzers)
Experience debugging issues in the field
Preferred
Experience working with hypervisors and OS running on a virtual machine
Experience implementing suspend/resume apps & software on Android
Experience recovering from suspend/resume failures
Benefits
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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
Founded in 2024
1001-5000 employees
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