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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 1 month ago

Staff Software Engineer, Infotainment Platform Power

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$186K/yr - $232K/yr

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. The role focuses on developing low-power modes for embedded systems, optimizing power consumption, and collaborating with hardware teams to enhance energy efficiency.

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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

Embedded Linux/Android DevelopmentLow-power system designLinux kernel power managementDevice tree configurationPower Management ICs (PMICs)Power measurement toolsDebugging skillsHardware schematicsExperience debugging in the fieldHypervisorsSuspend/resume app implementation

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
Flex Time Off
Retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage

Company

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
dateFounded in 2024
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://rivianvw.tech

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kranti Garatkar
Staff Technical Program Manager
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