Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies ยท 4 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Full-Stack (QMS)
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$186K/yr - $232K/yr
10+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on the future of electric vehicles through innovative technology solutions. The Staff Software Engineer, Full-Stack will lead technical initiatives, design complex software systems, and mentor engineers to enhance product quality throughout its lifecycle.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of engineers, driving architectural decisions and ensuring the quality of the team's output
System Design: Design and architect complex software systems, considering scalability, performance, security, and maintainability
Mentorship and Collaboration: Mentor and coach other engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing
Problem Solving: Tackle complex technical challenges and provide innovative solutions to overcome obstacles
Code Quality: Champion code quality standards and best practices, conducting code reviews and ensuring the team's code is well-documented and testable
Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks in applications and systems, optimizing for speed and efficiency
Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest technologies and trends in full-stack development, exploring new tools and techniques to improve the team's productivity and the quality of the software
Communication: Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, clearly articulating technical concepts and decisions
Ownership: Take ownership of projects and initiatives, driving them to successful completion
Qualification
Required
10+ years of professional software development experience with a proven track record of designing, building, and deploying complex full-stack applications
Deep expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue), HTML, CSS, and responsive design
Extensive experience with state management, performance optimization, and testing frameworks
Experience developing with Three.js is a plus
Mastery of at least one backend language (Node.js, Python) and extensive experience building highly scalable and reliable RESTful APIs
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and design patterns
In-depth knowledge of various database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, graph databases) and experience with data modeling, performance tuning, and database administration
Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including serverless computing, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring tools
Knowledge of security best practices for web applications and APIs, including authentication, authorization, and data protection
Deep understanding of Agile development methodologies and experience working in Agile environments
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.
Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
Eligibility for equity.
Flex Time Off
Retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage.
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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