Software Engineer, ES&D Low Voltage

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.

The Staff Software Engineer, ES&D Low Voltage leads the design, implementation, and validation of embedded software for battery and energy management systems in next‑generation electric vehicles, focusing on reliability, advanced feature development, and cross‑functional collaboration. The role includes driving high‑quality software architectures, technical reviews, and test‑driven development for both low and high voltage systems, contributing to scalable, safety‑critical solutions across hardware and software domains.

• Implement and validate embedded software for battery and energy management systems.
• Develop features for low and high voltage systems, including power and current distribution, DC/DC and operational state controls, fault detection and recovery, range estimation, battery thermal controls and management, and advanced battery state estimations (e.g., cell balancing, state‑of‑charge, state‑of‑health, state‑of‑power).
• Lead technical meetings with peers and leadership to review feature design and performance.
• Lead code reviews and provide technical feedback to drive traceable and high‑quality solutions.
• Guide teams with their test plans to achieve design & validation goals.
• Design scalable software architectures with a focus on embedded system reliability and performance.
• Write automated tests for the software components, using unit, SIL/HIL.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (hardware, systems, functional safety, and vehicle integration) to ensure safety, reliability, and standards compliance across low and high voltage systems.

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent engineering or sciences.
• 6+ years’ experience in embedded programming in C or C++.
• Proficient in test‑driven development with developer‑driven coverage from different test targets (HIL/SIL/Unit).
• 4+ years’ experience developing code for low or high voltage components in an integrated system.
• 4+ years’ experience designing or developing BMS algorithms or equivalent.
• Experience troubleshooting complex field issues with developer‑driven field data analytics.
• Experience working with advanced 32‑bit multi‑core microcontrollers.
• Experience working with CAN, LIN, UDS, DoIP communication interfaces.
• Experience working in a Real‑Time Operating Systems (RTOS) environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Salary range for Vancouver applicants: $137,300 - $181,890 CAD. The posted salary represents the lowest and highest ranges that RV Tech reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position. Actual starting pay is based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, skillset, qualifications, specific competencies, relevant education, and location.

Compensation packages include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity. Our benefits package supports health and wellness, offering Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans, medical, vision and dental coverage. For more information on RV Tech’s comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees, please visit our Global Benefits Site.

External candidates can apply for this role through the RV Tech Careers site ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board ().

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