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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotives next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions were addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity AI security and more well map a new way forward. Working together well create a future thats more connected more intelligent more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Staff Embedded Software Engineer who understands the lay of the land of this rapidly growing EV marketplace. Our dynamic team focuses on providing the foundational software stack for Design Verification of the PCBAs & ECUs (Electronic Control Units) for current and next-generation vehicle platforms including Autonomy Infotainment and Vehicle Controls.

You will play a critical role in supporting ECU-level platform bring-up and validation ensuring robust performance and seamless user experiences. This role is crucial for supporting ECU-level platform bring-up and validation across a next-generation embedded system stack with a specific focus on cutting-edge infotainment systems. Youll play a critical role in bringing up and optimizing these complex systems ensuring robust performance and seamless user experiences at the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) level.

Youll have the chance to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in developing the embedded hardware and software stack for this rapidly evolving EV industry. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast- paced environment and possess a strong passion for innovation in embedded technologies.

Responsibilities

ECU Platform Bring-up & Optimization: Lead and contribute to the bring-up of new hardware platforms at the ECU level for infotainment systems including initial boot driver integration and system-level debugging.

• Validation Feature Development: Design develop and implement dedicated software features specifically for testing the ECU against its specifications. These features are critical for comprehensive validation at the ECU level.

• Diagnostic Improvement & Learning: Extract valuable learnings from the validation feature development and testing processes to continuously improve and enhance production diagnostics

• Validation & Testing: Develop and execute comprehensive validation strategies including:

  • Stress Testing: Design and implement rigorous stress tests for critical ECU subsystems (CPU GPU NPU Multimedia subsystems) to identify performance bottlenecks thermal limitations and ensure system stability under extreme loads.

  • Performance Benchmarking: Analyze and optimize ECU system performance identifying areas for improvement and implementing efficient solutions.

Manufacturing Software Development: Develop and maintain manufacturing software for End-of-Line (EOL) testing ensuring quality control and efficient production processes for ECUs.

Multimedia Subsystem Validation: Focus on validating and optimizing the camera and display subsystems at the ECU level from driver integration and middleware validation to user-space application testing ensuring high-quality multimedia experiences within the infotainment system.

Collaboration: Work closely with hardware engineers Validation & Test Automation teams and other software architects/engineers to ensure seamless ECU integration and delivery of high-quality products.

Troubleshooting & Debugging: Identify and resolve complex software and hardware issues at the ECU level utilizing various debugging tools and techniques with an ability to work across organizations/teams.

Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software designs APIs and test procedures.

Communication: Ability to crisply communicate with peers stakeholders customers technical leaders and OEMs/ODMs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a related field.

• 7 years experience in Embedded Software Development.

• Platforms: Strong hands-on experience with high-performance SoCs such as Snapdragon NVIDIA Orin MediaTek or similar platforms. Experience with automotive-grade SoCs is a significant plus.

• Operating Systems & Virtualization: Proficient in Embedded Linux QNX DriveOS and experience with hypervisor-based systems (e.g. Type-1 hypervisors Gunyah ACRN etc.).

• Domain Expertise:

  • Strong background in multimedia development with a particular focus on camera and/or display subsystems including driver integration middleware and user-space application development.

  • Proven experience in ECU-level software development for complex infotainment systems.

  • Experience with performance analysis and optimization of CPU GPU and NPU workloads

• Programming Languages: Expert proficiency in C C and Python.

• Good understanding of Linux and/or RTOS fundamentals Board Support Packages

  kernel configuration device driver interfaces and debugging tools.

• Hands-on experience using Lauterbach Oscilloscope JTAG and flashing tools.

• Solid understanding of interface protocol stacks (SPI I2C Ethernet PCIe) and board

  bring-up.

• Experience with scripting languages (Python shell).

• Comfortable and effective working in fast-paced environments such as startups consumer electronics or automotive domains with a proven ability to adapt to evolving requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of OS internals (process scheduler memory management concurrency

  synchronization storage).

• Knowledge of hypervisors and virtualization in the automotive industry.

• Experience with ARM cores and architecture.

• Experience in using electronic test equipment for debugging at the hardware level.

• Experience with embedded toolchains (compilers linkers linker scripts).

• Experience with automotive communication protocols (e.g. CAN Ethernet).

• Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g. ISO 26262).

• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for embedded systems.

Total Rewards

Full-time positions include base salary eligibility for an annual performance bonus and eligibility for equity.

In addition to base salary Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies offers benefits tailored to the local market. For more information on the benefits available for full-time employees check out our Global Benefits Site.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site ( If you are a current employee please apply through our internal job board.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender gender expression gender identity genetic information or characteristics physical or mental disability marital/domestic partner status age military/veteran status medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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