Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 6 hours ago
Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Diagnostics
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $182K/yrRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders focused on advancing automotive technology for electric vehicles. The Staff Embedded Software Engineer will implement platform-level software and collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop embedded platform software and middleware components.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Implement platform-level software and middleware components
Design, develop, and deploy embedded platform software, including drivers, OS fundamentals, and middleware libraries
Collaborate with the hardware team on overall design, schematics, and hardware validation
Work closely with other development and cross-functional team members such as Charging, Body Controls, Infotainment, and Vehicle Dynamics
Qualification
Required
B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Strong C programming skills
Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Embedded software development and optimization
Multi-threaded and multi-core programming
Software development for systems with live sensor inputs
High performance processors and platforms such as ARM, ATOM, DSP, FPGA, GPU
Software development on microcontrollers
Good 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 a product
Bachelor of science in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or software engineering
Experience aligning technical implementation cross-functionally with other teams, optimizing for the best overall result for the product
Working experience with automated requirements management tools and issue tracking tools
Experience and knowledge of Embedded Software Engineering
Preferred
Diagnostic experience
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, and Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies covers most of the premiums.
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.
Founded in 2024
1001-5000 employees
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