Sr Software Engineer, Fullstack; Developer Productivity

Role Summary

The Developer Productivity team aims to create an AI-first, intuitive, low‑friction developer experience that empowers RV Tech and brand developers to move quickly and focus on value‑adding activities. In this role you will build features to streamline and improve each phase of the software development lifecycle for high‑throughput organizations like Vehicle Software and Cloud teams, collaborating with Dev Ops and Infrastructure teams.

• Technical Leadership:
  Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of engineers, driving architectural decisions and ensuring the quality of the team’s output.
• System Design:
  Design and architect complex software systems, considering scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Mentorship and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Mentor and coach other engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Problem Solving:
  Tackle complex technical challenges and provide innovative solutions to overcome obstacles.
• Code Quality:
  Champion code quality standards and best practices, conducting code reviews and ensuring the team’s code is well‑documented and testable.
• Performance Optimization:
  Identify and address performance bottlenecks in applications and systems, optimizing for speed and efficiency.
• Innovation:
  Stay abreast of the latest technologies and trends in full‑stack development, exploring new tools and techniques to improve the team’s productivity and the quality of the software.
• Communication:
  Communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, clearly articulating technical concepts and decisions.
• Ownership:
  Take ownership of projects and initiatives, driving them to successful completion.

• Experience:
  
  7+ years of professional software development experience with a proven track record of designing, building, and deploying complex full‑stack applications.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  • Frontend:
    Deep expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue), Type Script, HTML, CSS, and responsive design, with extensive experience with state management, performance optimization, and testing frameworks.
  • Backend:
    Mastery of at least one backend language (Go, Python, Node.js) and extensive experience building highly scalable and reliable GraphQL and RESTful APIs, with a strong understanding of microservices architecture and design patterns.
  • Databases:
    In‑depth knowledge of various database technologies (SQL, No
    
    SQL, graph databases) and experience with data modeling, performance tuning, and database administration.
  • Cloud:
    Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including serverless computing, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code.
  • Dev Ops:
    Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring tools.
  • Security:
    Knowledge of security best practices for web applications and APIs, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.
  • Agile:
    Deep understanding of Agile development methodologies and experience working in Agile environments.

Base salary, an annual performance bonus, and equity eligibility are included in the total compensation package. Benefits support health and wellness, including flex time off, retirement savings plans, and medical, vision, and dental coverage.

$146.9K – $183.6K. Offers equity. Offers bonus.

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, disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also ensure compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.