Role Summary

We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer who understands the lay of the land of this rapidly growing EV marketplace. Our team focuses on providing software stack for Design Verification of the PCBAs & ECUs (Electronic Component Units) for current and next generation vehicle platforms (Autonomy, Infotainment, Vehicle Controls etc.) . You will be writing device drivers for the PCBA components, doing software prototypes for early "hardware + software co-designs", validation test cases in Python/C, SDKs and much more. You will get a chance to work with some of the smartest minds in developing embedded hardware and software stack for this rapidly evolving EV industry.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy embedded software on Linux and/or RTOS for board bring-up, verification, and debugging of automotive electronics
• Collaborate across multiple teams to deliver quality code, debug issues, prioritize and get things done with a level of efficiency and urgency.
• Ability to debug in real time across s/w and h/w stack to understand the real issues and provide solutions, work and collaborate with multiple teams if needed.
• Ability to crisply communicate with peers, stakeholders, customers, and technical leaders

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field
• Experience in C programming skills. Python is a bonus.
• Good understanding of RTOS fundamentals
• Good debugging skills with an ability to work across orgs/teams
• Experience using Lauterbach, Oscilloscope, JTAG, Flashing Tools etc
• Experience with scripting language (Python, shell)

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding of interface protocol stacks (SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PCIe), and board bring-up
• Knowledge of OS internals (process scheduler, memory management, concurrency,
  synchronization, storage)
• Experience in using electronic test equipment for debugging at the hardware level
• Experience with embedded toolchains (compilers, linkers, linker scripts)

Total Rewards

We build the exceptional - and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.

Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.

In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees - including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board.