Senior IoT Full-Stack Software Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies•Irvine, CA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
4+ years of professional industry experience in web development, validation, or automation roles.
Prior expertise in Automotive, Robotics, Embedded Systems or Hardware Testing is required.
Strong Python experience and a solid foundation in Object-Oriented Programming.
Professional experience with React, NextJS, TypeScript, and modern CSS frameworks.
Familiarity and prior experience managing cloud-native environments (AWS, Docker, k8s).
Experience configuring and querying both NoSQL (MongoDB) and Relational (SQL) databases.

Responsibilities

Own the development, security, and scalability of native, web and cloud assets.
Architect novel solutions using React, NextJS, and TypeScript.
Manage infrastructure and deployment of cloud services.
Design and optimize data storage solutions utilizing both MongoDB and SQL databases.
Implement middleware and backend services using Python.
Participate in full-stack systems integration, design reviews, and high-quality code reviews.
Balance buy-vs-build decisions with a strong bias toward scalable in-house SaaS and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
Collaborate with HIL and Embedded teams to roadmap next-gen applications and test management features.