Software Engineer, ES&D Low Voltage

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. Rivian Volkswagen Technologies Group is on a mission to create best-in-class software technology and next-generation electrical architecture to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, scale technologies across markets and create high-volume vehicles. This is made possible with the curious and courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Requirements

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent engineering or sciences.
2+ 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).
1+ years' experience developing code for low or high voltage components in an integrated system.
Experience working with CAN, LIN, UDS, DoIP communication interfaces.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Implement and validate embedded software for battery and energy management systems.
Develop one or more of the following features for the low and high voltage systems: 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 etc.)
Design scalable software with a focus on the embedded system reliability and performance.
Write automated tests for the software components, using unit, Software/Hardware-in-the-Loop (SIL/HIL)
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback for high-quality solutions.
Support cross-functional teams to ensure safety and reliability compliance for respective features.
Support technical meetings with peers to review feature design and performance.
Support teams with their test plans to achieve design & validation goals.