SIL 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.

As a SIL Test Automation Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and performance of our embedded software. You will design Software-in-the-Loop test frameworks and tools that will be used across the organization to develop and test software features in a simulated environment. You will work closely with Controls engineers and Systems engineers across the full life cycle of feature development.

• Develop Python-based tools for Software-in-the-Loop testing
• Implement CI/CD best practices to ensure embedded C code is regularly tested
• Work with software developers and systems engineers to define testing use cases
• Contribute to increasing overall test coverage

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree (Masters Preferred) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, or related fields
• Proficient in software development processes and relevant tools
• Proficiency with C/C++, Python, Mako
• Understanding of industry-standard software build systems (e.g. Bazel, SCons)

$85,600 - $107,000 USD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

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.

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