Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 17 hours ago
Sr. Software Release Automation Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$135K/yr - $169K/yr
3+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing technology for the automotive industry, particularly in electric vehicles. The role of Sr. Software Release Automation Engineer involves creating automated testing processes to ensure high-quality software releases for multiple vehicle brands, supporting new product launches and manufacturing capabilities.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Drive end to end regression testing of vehicle software bring up; taking on integration, testing, issue escalation, resolution, and complete software testing and trials
Support the brand release lead in ensuring quality for vehicle software releases
Design and maintain a regression test suite and test cases to ensure quality software release
Develop tools, standards, and test procedures to thoroughly test vehicle software and integration with factory systems, and work with development and existing test teams to commonize tooling
Working with stakeholders in vehicle and factory software teams to arbitrate discussion, development, and issue resolution
Defining and driving development of new Software and Hardware in-loop test cases
Drive important metrics for vehicle software test coverage and issue reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science/Engineering
3+ years of experience working on complex, cross-functional, distributed software systems
Experience in integration or testing, specifically writing test cases, unit testing, and integration/system testing (SIL/HIL)
Experience with the software release and build processes and tooling (Agile, git/svn, gitlab, jenkins, groovy)
Experience working with test tools and software such as NI TestStand. LabView, Test Automation Software, PyTest, GoogleTest, Pickering, GoTest, etc
Experience developing for embedded systems in C/C++/Rust/Golang/Python/Qt
Experience with networked embedded systems (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, DOIP, ISOTP)
Experience developing or integrating network attached systems (Telematics, Linux, TCP/IP, HTTP)
Strong development and test skills
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience working in a fast-paced, high growth environment
Preferred
Experience working with manufacturing teams or in a manufacturing environment
Experience working in configuration management on a complex electromechanical product (Agricultural, Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing)
Experience with systems engineering and common systems analysis practices
Experience with data reporting tools (Hex, SQL, Databricks, Snowflake, R)
Experience with networking tools (Putty, Vector tools, SSH/SCP, Git, Wireshark)
Experience with messaging strategies (MQTT, NATS, UDP/TCP, API design)
Experience with remotely connected systems (SSH, SCP, RDP, IPv4/6)
Preference for developers with experience in C/C++, Golang, Python, or Bash
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.
Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
Eligibility for equity
Flex Time Off
Retirement savings plans
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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