Sr. Software Engineer, Graphics; Infotainment Platform

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.

Join our dynamic Automotive Infotainment Platform team, where we're shaping the future of in-vehicle experiences. We are developing cutting-edge infotainment systems that seamlessly integrate advanced and powerful graphics technologies and high-resolution displays to deliver intuitive, engaging, and performant user interfaces. As an embedded software engineer specializing in graphics, you'll play a crucial role in bringing these technologies to life.

We are seeking a talented and passionate Senior Graphics Engineer to join our Infotainment Software team, contributing to the next generation of immersive and responsive in-vehicle experiences in our electric vehicle lineup. You will play a key role in designing, optimizing, and maintaining the graphics software stack, ensuring high-performance, low-latency, and visually compelling user interfaces across multiple displays and interaction surfaces.

• Lead the design, development, and integration of the graphics software stack (e.g., OpenGL, Vulkan, EGL, DRM, Wayland, or similar) for in-vehicle infotainment systems.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, software architects, and embedded hardware teams to deliver a seamless visual experience.
• Optimize GPU performance, memory usage, and frame rate stability for real-time rendering of infotainment interfaces.
• Work closely with OS and hardware abstraction layers to ensure compatibility and performance across a range of embedded platforms (e.g., Qualcomm Snapdragon, NVIDIA, or similar).
• Evaluate and integrate third-party graphics libraries, rendering engines (e.g., Qt, Unity, Unreal Engine), and frameworks.
• Drive debugging, profiling, and root-cause analysis of graphics and rendering issues.
• Contribute to setting technical direction and best practices for graphics development.
• Ensure graphics systems comply with automotive safety, quality, and cybersecurity standards (e.g., ISO 26262, MISRA, ASPICE).
• Participate in requirements gathering and analysis.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with hardware engineers, UI/UX designers, and system engineers.
• Document software designs and implementations.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in graphics programming, with a strong focus on embedded or automotive systems.
• Expertise with modern graphics APIs such as OpenGL ES, Vulkan, or Direct
  
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• Deep understanding of embedded Linux, GPU drivers, and display pipelines.
  
  Experience with real-time rendering, UI frameworks (e.g., Qt/QML, Flutter, or Skia), and multimedia integration.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages like Python or Bash.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug across the full software stack.

• Experience developing automotive infotainment systems (IVI) or displays.
• Familiarity with Android Automotive or other IVI platforms (e.g., QNX or custom Linux).
• Knowledge of safety-critical graphics rendering and failover display techniques.

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…