Controls Software 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.

We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Software Controls Technical Lead to join our software development team. This lead role is central to the development and integration of control systems for vehicle features, including high and low voltage battery, thermal and body controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer, electrical or mechanical engineering, with a focus on automotive or aerospace control systems.

• Serve as a technical lead for embedded software development in the C language on Rivian and Volkswagen vehicle control modules
• Create software architecture frameworks that allows for the decomposition of functional requirements into software functionality
• Develop automated testing software for functional coverage with unit testing, software‑in‑the‑loop, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop test asset targets
• Configure build system management tools like SCons or Bazel to build and deploy artifacts to embedded control modules
• Monitor fleet telemetry and use data analysis to close the loop on software quality and help develop new software features

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or software engineering and 5+ years of experience in a related field
• Ability to lead software architecture and code reviews as well as arbitrate feature requests
• 5+ years experience in using a Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS or SafeRTOS
• Expert in software revision management control software like Git both locally and on cloud hosted systems like Gitlab or Github
• Strong working knowledge of software test automation using frameworks like Google test and Pytest
• Experience with digital communication bus standards such as SPI, I2C, CAN, LIN, and Ethernet and monitoring tools like Vector CANalyzer and Wireshark
• Proficiency in using electronic test equipment for debugging at the hardware level like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Proven record of writing and tuning closed‑loop control algorithms and applying them to physical systems
• Industry experience in software lifecycle management and fleet software deployment
• Experience writing software in a way that complies with standards for the C language like MISRA
• Strong background in physics theory with an understanding of practical application
• Working experience with linear systems analysis, observers, and state‑estimation
• Ability to solve problems quickly leveraging design of experiment methodologies and evidence‑based decision making

Salary Range for (Irvine) California Based Applicants: $171,100 - $213,900 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)

Salary Range for (Palo Alto) California Based Applicants: $186,000 - $232,500 (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

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,…