Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 3 hours ago
Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Drivers
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$171K/yr - $214K/yr
7+ 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 platform software for vehicle controls, collaborating closely with hardware and application software teams.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Develop and integrate the foundational platform software for Rivian controls boards, from initial bring-up to shipping to customers, including drivers, operating systems, and middleware
Design, develop and deploy embedded software for applications including power management, vehicle reset, occupancy detection, and over-the-air update (OTA)
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 to ensure the platform is meeting application requirements
Qualification
Required
7+ 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
Expert C programming skills
Deep familiarity of Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Embedded software development and optimization expertise
Understanding of multi-threaded and multi-core programming
Proficient with software development on microcontrollers
Experience with software development for systems with live sensor inputs
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
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 covers most of the premiums.
Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
Eligibility for equity.
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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