Role SummaryIn this role, you will be a member of the Vehicle Core Software (VCS) team, responsible for architecting, implementing, and integrating platform software across Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies' controls boards. The platform includes drivers, operating systems, middleware, and application frameworks necessary for all aspects of vehicle controls. Through close collaboration with Hardware and Application Software teams, you will build the foundation of Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies' vehicle software.
Responsibilities- Develop and integrate the foundational platform software for Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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, diagnostics 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
Qualifications- 5+ 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 and hardware bring-up
- Experience with software development for systems with live sensor inputs
- Hands-on experience debugging in real world environments with embedded diagnostics tooling such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG etc
- 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 production
- Experience with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, UDS, and DOIP is a plus
- Experience with battery monitoring firmware and/or power electronics is a plus
Total RewardsTotal compensation packages for full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.
In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. For more information on RV Tech's comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.
External candidates can apply for this role through the RV Tech Careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board
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