Sr. Infotainment Platform Integration 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.

A well qualified candidate will play a crucial role in testing and ensuring the quality of infotainment firmware/lower lever BSP features. Whether through automation, manual testing, or semi‑automated methods, you will help verify software to meet required standards and validate its functionality.

You will also help to contribute to our growing automated test cases and will help move testing from right to left.

If you are passionate about delivering high quality infotainment solutions, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of automotive technology.

• Lead Integration & verification of Android, Linux, QNX, subsystem modules.
• Develop strong understanding of various BSP level components and their functionality.
• Support failure and root cause analysis for test and development team.
• Develop a strong understanding of various hardware platforms.
• Develop test strategies to effectively test subsystem modules on bench and vehicle.
• Support and contribute in efforts to move manual test activities to automation.
• Maintain and execute automation test scripts for platform features.
• Bridge the gap between software development and vehicle integration team.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure a tight feedback loop.
• Manage traceability of test coverage from requirements to validation.

• Bachelor’s Degree or greater in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• 5+ years hands‑on experience integrating and testing Automotive embedded sub‑systems or similar consumer electronics devices.
• Understanding of continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD) software development models.
• Solid understanding and experience with RTOS and POSIX based embedded systems; one or more of Linux, Android, QNX.
• Fluency with debugging communications issues involving Ethernet and CAN using industry standard tools.
• Experience developing configuration, measurement, and testing scripts using Python within the context of a test automation framework.
• Experience with audio, video, graphics subsystems and peripherals is highly desired.
• Ability to work in a fast paced development environment.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Passion to take software from development to a verified product.

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: 147,000 USD - 183,000 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 and part‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part‑Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days 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…