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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 1 month ago

Staff Software Engineer, Infotainment Platform Power

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$186K/yr - $232K/yr

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on creating the next generation of software-defined vehicles. The role involves developing and optimizing low-power modes in Embedded Linux environments, collaborating with hardware teams, and ensuring efficient power management in automotive systems.

SoftwareAutomotiveInformation Technology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize low-power modes (Suspend-to-RAM, Deep Sleep, and QuickBoot) in Embedded Linux/Android environments

Work with device tree to configure power domains, wake sources, and regulator control

Debug suspend/resume failures using tools like ftrace, powertop, pm-graph, wakeup sources debugging, and reading kernel logs

Optimize SoC power consumption by analyzing power rails, clock gating, and dynamic voltage scaling

Develop firmware and drivers for power-sensitive peripherals and interface with PMICs

Collaborate with hardware teams to ensure efficient power domain partitioning and validate power rail sequencing

Profile CPU, GPU, and peripheral power consumption and implement software optimizations for battery-powered systems

Work with Yocto, Buildroot, or custom Linux distributions to implement and test power management features

Qualification

Embedded Linux/Android DevelopmentLow-power system designLinux kernel power managementDevice tree configurationPower Management ICs (PMICs)Power measurement toolsDebugging skillsHardware schematicsExperience debugging in the fieldHypervisorsAndroid apps

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related field

Embedded Linux/Android Kernel Development (drivers, PM subsystems, device tree)

Suspend-to-RAM (S3), Deep Sleep, and QuickBoot experience

Strong debugging skills (ftrace, dmesg, pm_test, wakeup sources)

Device tree (DTS), regulator control, and power domains configuration

Experience with PMICs (Power Management ICs) and clock management

Familiarity with hardware schematics and power rail analysis

Experience with power measurement tools (oscilloscope, multimeter, power analyzers)

Experience debugging issues in the field

Preferred

Experience working with hypervisors and OS running on a virtual machine

Experience implementing suspend/resume apps & software on Android

Experience recovering from suspend/resume failures

Benefits

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

Palo Alto, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://rivianvw.tech

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (9)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Kranti Garatkar

Staff Technical Program Manager

Recent News

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