System engineer management Job at Rivian Automotive, Palo Alto, CA

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  • Rivian Automotive
  • Palo Alto, CA

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:

Join us in advancing the future of electric vehicles at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies by taking a pivotal role in contributing to the software releases that enhance the everyday experience for our customers. As part of the Software Release Management team, you will be responsible for the quality and stability of our monthly software updates delivered over-the-air (OTA). This role involves collaborating closely with the software development, integration, and validation teams to ensure seamless delivery of new software releases across multiple programs and variants.

Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate closely with leadership and UI/UX teams to validate feature definitions and provide actionable feedback for improving user experience.
  • Support program-level system integration efforts, ensuring seamless interaction between new hardware and existing software.
  • Assist in the fleet management of the System Integration team’s test assets and leverage specific configurations for the most efficient and thorough testing.
  • Execute and help coordinate daily testing activities to support monthly over-the-air (OTA) software releases, ensuring high-quality delivery of updates and new features.
  • Develop, execute, and manage detailed daily test plans, covering functional verification, bug fixes, regression testing, and system integration validation.
  • Perform hands-on ad-hoc testing of vehicle-level features involving domains such as controls, connectivity, infotainment, and platform.
  • Help identify, root cause, prioritize, and resolve high impact user facing issues with various domain teams and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
  • B.S.+ in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Strong understanding of dependencies between various electrical & mechanical systems.
  • Experience with systems engineering / automotive network architecture / vehicle integration.
  • Strong working knowledge of automotive electrical systems and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and relevant debug tools.
  • Hands-on experience debugging complex systems that involve multiple ECUs with interfaces to various vehicle sub-systems.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
  • Proactively collaborate cross-functionally with other teams to solve vehicle-level integration problems.
  • Strong understanding of vehicle safety concepts and testing-related safety procedures.
  • Flexibility to travel domestically/internationally (up to 25%).
  • Clean driving record.
  • Professional experience driving prototype test-vehicles in test-tracks.
Pay Disclosure:

Salary Range for California (Palo Alto) Based Applicants: $146,900-$183,600 (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, and Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies covers most of the premiums.

Company Statements:

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 [email protected].

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.

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