Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 4 hours ago
Systems Architecture Software Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$105K/yr - $138K/yr
1+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on the future of automotive technology. The Systems Architecture Engineer will help architect the next generation of electric vehicles by designing the software and electrical architecture, ensuring seamless integration and optimization across systems.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Help advance our capabilities for analyzing network architecture, topology, and behavior of existing and future vehicles
Interface with multiple functional domains and help define and push the limit for future technology roadmap
Help define and decompose program functional and performance requirements to sub-systems, ensuring that we are defining and leading the state of the art software-defined vehicles
Work cross-functionally to design the system architecture and corresponding function allocation, ensuring the solution is scalable and solves future variants
Work to optimally assign a function to mechanical hardware, electrical hardware, or software
Create and run models to understand the feasibility and fundamental limits of various designs
Perform system analysis to understand strengths, drawbacks, and limitations
Provide and drive system optimization
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
1-3 years of experience with Systems Engineering, communication networks, safety-critical systems, and/or automotive development processes; or advanced degree
Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
Good team player with excellent communication skills
Self-motivated: Demonstrated ability to set direction and guide the team towards it
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
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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