Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 1 month ago
Senior Software Engineer, Factory Software
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $184K/yr
5+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders focused on advancing automotive technology. The Senior Software Engineer on the Factory Software team will develop software and applications to support ultra-high-speed manufacturing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient factory operations.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Contribute to the development of software standards and specifications by providing feedback on lessons learned and project gaps
Proactively review and approve merge requests (MR) with development teams
Guide teams in the proper deployment of Rivian software and enforce best practices
Qualification
Required
5+ years of software development experience in a test-driven environment
Proficiency in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Go (preferred), Rust
Bachelor's/Master's in Software Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Experience designing software for streaming mechanisms (NATS, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Pulsar, etc.)
Familiarity with source control systems (e.g., Gitlab, Bitbucket) and tools like JAMA and JIRA
Experience with automated testing and continuous integration frameworks
Strong understanding of caching, authentication, authorization, and privacy considerations
Comfortable with SDLC best practices and version-controlled software
Experience in designing and developing high-performance software
Solid understanding of Linux, or real-time operating systems
Experience with systematic troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Approximately 30% travel, or as required by the team
Preferred
Knowledge of Kubernetes (K8s), Git, Bazel, Jenkins, GitLab, Vault, or automotive systems is a plus
Experience with APIs (e.g., gRPC, HTTP) and database systems
Experience working on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) is a plus
Benefits
Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
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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