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Embedded Software Engineer, Diagnostics

Job in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, 94306, USA
Listing for: Rivian
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 137300 - 181890 USD Yearly USD 137300.00 181890.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Diagnostics

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
  • Implement platform-level software and middleware components.
  • Design, develop, and deploy embedded platform software, including drivers, OS fundamentals, and middleware libraries
  • Collaborate with the hardware team on overall design, schematics, and hardware validation
  • Work closely with other development and cross-functional team members such as Charging, Body Controls, Infotainment, and Vehicle Dynamics
Responsibilities
  • B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong C programming skills
  • Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
  • Embedded software development and optimization
  • Multi-threaded and multi-core programming
  • Software development for systems with live sensor inputs
  • High performance processors and platforms such as ARM, ATOM, DSP, FPGA, GPU
  • Software development on microcontrollers
  • Good team player with great communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
  • Passionately motivated to take ideas from R&D phase to a product
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of science in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or software engineering
  • Experience aligning technical implementation cross-functionally with other teams, optimizing for the best overall result for the product
  • Working experience with automated requirements management tools and issue tracking tools
  • Experience and knowledge of Embedded Software Engineering
  • Preferred

    Qualification:

    Diagnostic experience
Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California-Based Applicants: $137,300-$181,890 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-Based Applicants: $108,200-$143,430 (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, and Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies covers most of the premiums.

Total Rewards

Total compensation packages for this position include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.

In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage. For more information on RV Tech’s comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.

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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