Connectivity Software Engineer; Vehicle

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 building an exciting new software‑defined vehicle architecture and looking for talented and motivated engineers to join our team. Come help shape the future of automotive by contributing to one of the most advanced platforms in the industry. More specifically our team is building a modern, multilingual, messaging framework and we are looking for someone with embedded software experience to help grow our team’s capabilities.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, is eager to learn, and enjoys collaboration.

• Design and implementation of embedded applications and communications framework for vehicles in Rust, C++, Go, and/or Kotlin.
• Maintenance and problem solving of existing embedded applications.
• Support teams integrating with our libraries and applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to prioritize, allocate, and plan milestones.
• Experience with architecture discussions and making technical decisions.
• Provide code reviews and constructive feedback.

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of related professional experience.
• Adept at Rust, C++, Go, and/or Kotlin best practices and paradigms.
• Proficiency with testing frameworks.
• Proficient in asynchronous programming and handling concurrency.
• Strong Git skills (repo tools).
• Gitlab CI experience (If not Gitlab another major CI, i.e. Git Hub, Jenkins).
• Proficient with Linux.

Company Statements:

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. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at .

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