Software Engineer, Connected Systems

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.

The Internet of Things (IoT) and Streaming Team is seeking a passionate Software Engineer to contribute to the electric architecture and software for next‑generation Software Defined Vehicles. This role focuses on the development and maintenance of high‑performance, robust, and scalable distributed systems, specifically within our Cloud Gateway and connected infrastructure. You will be responsible for implementing core services and ensuring system reliability.

• Design, develop, and deploy distributed systems and applications with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Work with event‑driven architectures, leveraging technologies like Kafka and Redis to build efficient and fault‑tolerant systems.
• Implement, monitor, and debug applications, ensuring high availability and low latency.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain solutions on cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and tools.
• Continuously improve CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and alerting systems.
• Participate in a rotating on‑call schedule
  , including occasional weekends, late nights, and holidays, to resolve critical production issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficient in Go (GoLang) Programming
  , with demonstrated experience building production‑grade applications.

• Experience in Software Engineering principles and Distributed Systems design.
• Experience with Redis for caching, session storage, or distributed data structures.
• Experience in event‑driven architecture and working with message brokers such as Kafka
  .
• Experience with Cloud Platforms and familiarity with cloud‑native patterns.
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment tools (CI/CD) like Jenkins or Git Lab CI/CD.
• Experience with building high‑performance and low‑latency systems in large‑scale.
• Understanding of monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana Labs, or Amazon Cloud Watch environments.
• Understanding of monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana Labs, or Amazon Cloud Watch.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants
:$116,300 - $145,400 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Canada Based Applicants
: 86, CAD (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 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,…