Software Engineer, Vehicle Controls

Rivian and VW Group Technology • Irvine, CA

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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. As an Embedded Software Engineer (RIV 3/4 equivalent), you will be an integral part of the Vehicle Control Systems team, responsible for implementing and validating low-level embedded software for critical vehicle functions such as Energy Storage & Distribution (ES&D), power modes, or foundational motion control features. You will work in a dynamic environment, applying your expertise in real-time programming and system fundamentals to ensure the safety and reliability of our ECUs.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering or sciences field.
• Experience: 2+ years of full-time work’ experience in embedded programming in C or C++ is preferred.
• Embedded Skills: Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience working in a Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) environment.
• Experience working with advanced 32-bit multi-core microcontrollers.
• Understanding of state estimation techniques (e.g., Kalman filters, observers) or classical dynamics, modeling, and simulation.
• Experience working with CAN, LIN, UDS, DoIP communication interfaces.
• Proficient in test driven development with developer driven coverage from different test targets (HIL/SIL/Unit).

Responsibilities

• Implement and validate embedded software for vehicle systems, such as battery and energy management systems.
• Develop features for low and high voltage systems, including power and current distribution, DC/DC controls, or fault detection and recovery.
• Design scalable software architectures with a focus on embedded system reliability and performance.
• Contribute to the automated testing framework by writing automated tests for software components, utilizing Unit, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments.
• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of highly complex systems spanning multiple domains.
• Work with systems engineers to define feature requirements and collaborate with test engineers to test, validate, and debug algorithms before deployment.

Benefits

• Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees