Senior Embedded Software QA Engineer

3 days ago

Palo Alto, California, United States Rivian Full time

About Rivian

Rivian is a pioneering company that aims to revolutionize the world of electric vehicles. Our mission is to create a sustainable future by developing innovative, emissions-free vehicles that inspire adventure and exploration.

Role Summary

In this exciting role, you will be part of Rivian's Future Programs group, working on the development of next-generation products. As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will collaborate with embedded software development engineers to ensure the quality, reliability, and safety of our software systems.

Responsibilities

  1. Develop comprehensive test strategies and processes to ensure coverage for performance and safety traction-based systems.
  2. Work closely with firmware/hardware/project management teams to align AQ requirements with overall product goals and deliverables.
  3. Design and implement test automation frameworks for continuous integration and testing pipelines.
  4. Oversee the design and execution of automated regression testing.
  5. Manage SIL and HIL test environments, driving critical SW/HW integration.
  6. Manage and oversee the entire SW release process, identifying fixes and resolutions before deployment.
  7. Root cause analysis and driving corrective actions.
  8. Initiative for improvement for QA metrics and processes.
  9. Reporting QA results, issues, and risks.
  10. Work with cross-functional groups to determine hardware testing needs and support testing and validation efforts.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant fields.
  • 4+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, embedded software/firmware development, preferably with vertically integrated consumer products.
  • Experience with embedded systems and real-time software testing, preferably in automotive/traction systems.
  • Experience in C/C++, Python, and scripting in test automation.
  • Experience in CI/CD automation workflows (Jenkins or similar).
  • Familiarity with UDS or XCP protocols.
  • Expertise in various protocols and their physical layers (I2C, SPI, CAN, CAN-FD, USB-PD, etc).
  • Familiarity with real-time operating system platforms, ideally in functional-safety critical applications.
  • Familiarity with hardware/software architecture selection with cost and performance tradeoffs (OS, MCU, etc... selection).
  • Passion for and demonstrated proficiency in working with cross-functional hardware & software teams.
  • Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.

Pay Disclosure

Salary range for California-based applicants: $117,200-$146,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary

Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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.

Candidate Data Privacy

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