Role SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled
Software Engineer proficient in
Modern C++ (
C++11 and above) and/or Rust to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of operating system concepts and the ability to write efficient, high-quality code in resource-constrained environments. You will work on cutting-edge systems, develop robust unit tests (GTest, GMock), and contribute to high-impact embedded software projects.
Responsibilities- Design, develop, and maintain embedded software applications using Modern C++ (C++11 or later). Familiarity and experience with Rust is a plus.
- Ensure code quality through comprehensive unit testing (GTest, GMock) and adherence to coding standards.
- Develop and maintain software for embedded systems with expertise in operating system concepts (e.g., memory management, concurrency, multi-threading).
- Optimize performance in resource-constrained environments.
- Effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive project success.
- Strong knowledge of embedded databases, TCP/IP stack, and middleware components such NATs, MQTT, HTTPs gRPC.
- Work with data serialization technologies such as Protocol Buffers (Protobuf).
- Implement communication protocols and security standards such as mTLS.
- Utilize build systems such as Yocto for creating custom Linux distributions.
- Collaborate closely with the cloud team; familiarity with cloud technologies is a plus.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on embedded systems.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ or Rust
- Strong background in distributed systems, networking, and real-time communication protocols (NATs, MQTT, HTTPs, gRPC).
- Experience working with Linux-based systems.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities with a strong capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with engineering and business teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with modern build systems such as Bazel
- Experience working on vehicle communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, UDS).
- Automotive industry experience or familiarity with automotive-grade software development is a plus.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and secure software development methodologies.
- Familiarity with TensorFlow Lite or ONNX for deploying machine learning models in embedded environments for edge-compute use cases is a plus
Total RewardsFull-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 (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board
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