Senior Software Engineer, Telematics

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotives next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, were addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software?defined vehicles around the world.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to spearhead the development of our in?vehicle telemetry solutions for Linux and Android platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and building the core data collection framework on our Android and Linux platforms. You will design robust, efficient, and secure systems to gather, process, and transmit vital vehicle data, from sensor readings and system health to usage analytics. This telemetry data is the backbone of our ability to perform remote diagnostics, understand vehicle performance, and drive the future of our software?defined vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the telemetry and data collection services running on the Linux and Android Automotive platform.
• Develop robust data pipelines for collecting, buffering, and transmitting vehicle telematics from Linux and infotainment applications.
• Architect solutions that are highly efficient, ensuring minimal impact on system performance, memory, and power consumption in a constrained Linux and Android environment.
• Implement data serialization formats like Protocol Buffers (Protobuf) for efficient and structured data transport.
• Ensure the privacy and security of all collected data, implementing data anonymization and encryption best practices.
• Create and maintain SDKs and APIs for other application developers to integrate with the telemetry system.
• Develop robust testing and validation strategies to guarantee data integrity and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in Linux development. Bonus if familiar with running native applications within Android.
• Deep proficiency in C++ or Rust with a strong understanding of Linux OS internals. Bonus if familiar with Android OS internals.
• Solid experience with data persistence (e.g., SQLite, Room) and data serialization formats (e.g., Protobuf).
• Understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization for resource?constrained embedded systems.
• Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP) and secure communication (TLS).
• Ability to design and contribute to large complex software systems from the ground up.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies such as unit testing, simulations, and debugging.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with Android Automotive OS (AAOS) or other embedded Android platforms.
• Experience building background services, using job schedulers, and managing the application lifecycle on Android.
• Experience developing SDKs or libraries for other developers.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and backend data ingestion pipelines.
• Familiarity with large?scale data processing frameworks and fleet telematics platforms.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $147,400 - 185,000 USD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Notes

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

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