Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 2 hours ago
Embedded Software Engineer II, BMS
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$107K/yr - $141K/yr
2+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing automotive technology for electric vehicles. The role involves architecting, implementing, and integrating battery management platform software, collaborating closely with hardware and application software teams to ensure effective vehicle controls.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Develop and integrate the platform software layer for Rivian’s battery management system, from initial bring-up to shipping to customers, including drivers and middleware for several components, diagnostics and reactions
Design, develop and test safety critical diagnostics and reactions in close cooperation with the functional safety and system teams
Collaborate with the hardware team on overall design, schematics, and hardware validation
Work closely with other development and cross-functional team members such as Battery applications and Controls, Test and Integration, and Battery systems teams to ensure the platform is meeting application requirements
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in embedded software/firmware development, preferably with vertically integrated consumer products
B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Experience in C programming skills
Embedded software development and optimization expertise
Experience with battery monitoring firmware and/or power electronics
Familiarity of Real Time Operating Systems (safeRTOS is a plus)
Experience with development for function safety requirements (ISO-26262)
Proficient with software development on microcontrollers and hardware bring-up
Familiarity with multi-core, automotive grade microcontrollers
Experience with software development for systems with live sensor inputs
Hands-on experience debugging in real world environments with embedded diagnostics tooling such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG etc
Team player with great communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
Passionately motivated to take ideas from R&D phase to production
Preferred
Experience with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, UDS, and DOIP is a plus
Familiarity with Battery Sensing / Monitoring ICs (adbms683x, TI-BQ, etc) is a plus
Benefits
Rivian provides 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, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Total compensation packages for this position include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.
In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees.
Benefit offerings include 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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