Role SummaryJoin our Factory Platform team and become a key player in revolutionizing the automotive industry! As a Sr. Software Engineer, Full-Stack, you'll be on the cutting edge, designing and implementing the next generation of manufacturing software that drives production quality and efficiency. If you are passionate about owning impactful projects and delivering world-class solutions in a dynamic environment, your chance to accelerate your career and shape the future of vehicle manufacturing is now. Apply today and build what's never been built before! This position will be located at either Palo Alto, CA or Irvine, CA or Normal, IL and report into Sr. Manager, Equipment and Execution Platform.
Responsibilities- Design and Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and secure full-stack applications for Rivian Volkswagen Technologies' connected services.
- API Development: Contribute to the design and development of RESTful APIs that adhere to industry best practices and meet the needs of various consumers (mobile apps, third-party developers).
- Collaboration: Work effectively with a cross-functional team of engineers, designers, and product managers to deliver exceptional user experiences.
- Problem Solving: Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Code Quality: Write clean, well-documented, and testable code. Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality standards.
- Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in full-stack development and contribute to the team's technical growth.
- Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior developers, sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Communication: Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- Experience: 7+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on full-stack development.
- Frontend: Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks (React, TypeScript), HTML, CSS, and responsive design. Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Vuex) and testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress).
- Backend: Strong knowledge of at least one backend language (Golang, Node.js, Python) and experience building RESTful APIs. Familiarity with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Data Processing: Experience with stream processing and a fundamental knowledge of data processing methods, including familiarity with message queue technologies (e.g., Kafka, NATS, RabbitMQ).
- Agile: Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with industrial protocols (OPC UA, EthernetIP, Modbus, MQTT)
- Experience working in manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
Total RewardsWe 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. 
