Test & Validation 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 the Test & Validation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting and optimizing the software testing framework and ensuring consistency company wide. You will help identify software quality metrics and guidelines using the first‑principle mindset by referring to industry standards. Beyond testing, you might contribute to the enhancement of automation tools and infrastructure to support testing scalability. If you're passionate about delivering high‑quality software solutions, please join us in shaping the future of automotive SW technology.

• Support the optimization of software testing framework
• Support the cross functional discussion to ensure the consistency of testing ecosystem
• Optimize and document the software testing regression strategy and proper test environment (SIL, HIL, Unit)
• Ensure the end to end traceability of requirement, code and test cases
• Create and document the test guidelines and best practices
• Create and document the work flow to track the proper execution of testing activities
• Support the functional test metrics and code metrics development
• Support the static code analysis including identifying SW Tool, rule sets, evaluate test results
• Evaluate the test results and work with software developers to root cause failed test cases

• Over 3 years of software development experience within the automotive or equivalent industries
• Familiar with industry standards like ISO 26262, ASPICE, MISRA etc.
• Experience in system engineering practices such as requirements authoring, failure analysis and test development
• Experience in developing automotive software testing framework
• Experience in developing automotive software in C, C++
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g. JAMA.), issue tracking tools (Jira), software version control tools (e.g. Git, Bitbucket, SVN, etc.)
• Experience with agile software development process
• Degree education in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of integrity
• Experience working within a cross‑functional team
• Proven experience working on multiple projects
• Strong team player; drive to exceed expectations and meet deadlines

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Irvine, California Based Applicants: $135,100 to 168,900 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.

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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