Senior Embedded Platform Engineer

About Us:

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

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we'll map a new way forward. Working together, we'll create a future that's more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to provide the foundational software stack for Design Verification of PCBAs and ECUs across various next-generation vehicle platforms (Autonomy, Infotainment, Vehicle Controls). You will act as the technical lead in board bring-up and debugging complex interactions across the hardware/software stack, writing device drivers and creating validation test cases.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy embedded software on Linux/Android and/or RTOS for board bring-up, verification, and debugging of automotive electronics.
• Write device drivers for PCBA components and create validation test cases in Python/C.
• Optimize Android system performance, boot time, memory, and stability.
• Ability to debug in real time across the software and hardware stack to understand the real issue and provide a solution.
• Work with hardware and software architects to collaborate on next-gen platform architecture.
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines to deliver quality code, debug complex problems, and prioritize tasks with high urgency.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with scripting languages (Python, shell).
• Expertise using debugging tools like Lauterbach, Oscilloscope, JTAG, and Flashing Tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems development.
• Understanding of interface protocol stacks (SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PCIe) and board bring-up processes.
• Understanding of RTOS fundamentals, Board Support Packages (BSPs), and kernel configuration
• Knowledge of OS internals (process scheduler, memory management, concurrency, synchronization).
• Knowledge of hypervisor and virtualization in the automotive industry.
• Experience with ARM cores.

Company Statements:

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.

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