Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity; Infotainment Platform

Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity (Infotainment Platform)

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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 Infotainment Platform team at Rivian Volkswagen Technologies is developing the next‑generation, Android‑based in‑vehicle experience that will be deployed across all future electric vehicles in the Rivian and Volkswagen Group portfolios. Our platform, built on powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon hardware, integrates numerous complex subsystems, from Audio and Display to the Kernel and Hypervisor.

We are establishing a new Engineering Productivity (Eng Prod) team to build the tools and automation that will empower our developers to build and ship high‑quality software faster. As a Software Engineer on this team, you will be instrumental in developing the test frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and developer tools that form the backbone of our engineering process. You will work across the entire software stack, collaborating with various sub‑teams to create a seamless and efficient development environment.

• Design, build, and maintain robust and reusable automated test frameworks for unit, integration, and system‑level testing.
• Write clean, reliable, and maintainable automated tests for a wide range of infotainment features and subsystems.
• Integrate automated tests into our CI/CD pipelines and work to improve their speed, reliability, and efficiency.
• Create and maintain tools and scripts that enhance developer productivity, streamline workflows, and simplify debugging.
• Triage and debug test failures, analyze test results to identify performance bottlenecks and quality gaps, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues.
• Support the setup and maintenance of our hardware test labs and device farms, ensuring our automation has reliable access to physical targets.

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 0‑5 years of professional experience in software development or test automation.
• Strong programming skills in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash) and one compiled language (e.g., C++, Java).
• Hands‑on experience with test automation frameworks like pytest, Google Test, Espresso, or similar.
• Background in embedded systems and one or more of Audio/Video/Camera/Graphics/Display/Kernel/Hypervisor.
• Solid understanding of Linux/Android development environments and debugging tools.
• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.

• Experience with Android Automotive OS or the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).
• Experience testing software that interacts directly with hardware.
• Experience with Qualcomm tools (QXDM, QPST) and chipsets.
• Familiarity with automotive hardware interfaces (CAN bus, Automotive Ethernet).

Salary Range for British Columbia based applicants: 108,200 CAD – 135,300 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.

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