Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Charging and Energy Job at Rivian and VW Group Technology, Columbia, SC

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  • Rivian and VW Group Technology
  • Columbia, SC

Job Description

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

As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of cutting-edge charging products. You will lead software design and implementation on embedded Linux platforms, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Your responsibilities also include implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipeline to streamline software development and deployment. Your deep understanding of embedded systems will be essential to ensuring our products are reliable, high-performing, and secure.


Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and maintain embedded Linux application software for residential and commercial charging products.
  • Develop unit tests and systems level SIL tests to ensure the highest code quality.
  • Support CI/CD system software to facilitate building, testing and distribution of production-level software.
  • Develop and support software tools used for development and testing.
  • Create software architectures and designs with Functional Safety in mind .
  • Lead technical meetings with team members and management to review system design, software architecture, and feature performance.
  • Participate in code reviews providing technical feedback to drive quality design.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of
    continuous learning and growth.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on our products and recommending relevant solutions.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • 6+ years of industry experience  developing C/C++ based applications on embedded Linux .
  • 3+ years of experience with build tools such as Make and CMake.
  • Experience with implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.
  • Experience with unit test frameworks e.g., Google Test.
  • Strong scripting and automation skills using languages such as Bash or Python.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with web-based communication protocols, especially gRPC and WebSockets.
  • Experience working with CAN and Modbus communication interfaces.
  • Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker.
  • Experience with Yocto-based build systems for embedded devices including kernel customization, package selection, and recipe development.
  • Experience working in a Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) environment g. FreeRTOS, QNX, etc.
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies and using tracking tools like Jira and JAMA
  • Experience with Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP).
  • Experience with electric vehicle charging protocols such as SAE J1772, DIN SPEC 70121, and ISO 15118.
  • Experience with designing software to meet functional safety e.g., UL1998, ISO26262, ASPICE, etc.

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.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at  candidateaccommodations@rivian.com .

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. 

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

Job Tags

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