Senior Software Engineer, Data Analytics

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.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Software Engineer to help us develop tools that analyze connected systems and telematics performance across various use cases. Using large‑scale data analytics and telemetry analysis, your work will provide critical insights into platform issues that may impact customer‑facing features. Additionally, you'll help build and test integrations between different system components to ensure reliable data flow and system performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytics tools to extract meaningful insights from vehicle telematics and connected system data.

• Analyze complex telematics data from our internal fleet to detect performance patterns and anomalies, predict potential issues, and drive system improvements.

• Build automated diagnostics and dashboards to give developers real‑time visibility into system health.

• Support on‑vehicle integration test and data collection efforts to validate our telematics software.

• Collaborate with engineers across software, cloud, and embedded teams to ensure platform stability before external feature release to customers.

Core Capabilities and Behaviors

• Experience with SQL‑based query construction required;
Python and PySpark proficiency preferred.

• Strong background in data gathering, analysis, and problem‑solving methodologies required.

• Ability to apply critical thinking to a variety of complex problems, often when analyzing data across multiple system components.

• Prior experience with data analysis and visualization tools like Hex, Preset or similar is nice to have.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Understanding of connected systems, IoT, or telematics concepts (preferred but not required).

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar.

• 3+ years of relevant professionl experience.

• Proficient with database manipulation and data presentation.

• A mindset geared towards collaboration and forward progress.

• Ability to thrive under pressure and even with time constraints, apply creative and critical thinking to deliver exceptional results.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $146,,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 employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

Equal Opportunity

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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