Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies•Palo Alto, CA

19h

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. We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer who understands the lay of the land of this rapidly growing EV marketplace. Our team focuses on providing software stack for Design Verification of the PCBAs & ECUs (Electronic Component Units) for current and next generation vehicle platforms (Autonomy, Infotainment, Vehicle Controls etc.). You will be writing device drivers for the PCBA components, doing software prototypes for early "hardware + software co-designs", validation test cases in Python/C, SDKs and much more. You will get a chance to work with some of the smartest minds in developing embedded hardware and software stack for this rapidly evolving EV industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field
Experience in C programming skills.
Good understanding of RTOS fundamentals
Good debugging skills with an ability to work across orgs/teams
Experience using Lauterbach, Oscilloscope, JTAG, Flashing Tools etc
Experience with scripting language (Python, shell)

Nice To Haves

Python is a bonus.
Good understanding of interface protocol stacks (SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PCIe), and board bring-up
Knowledge of OS internals (process scheduler, memory management, concurrency, synchronization, storage)
Experience in using electronic test equipment for debugging at the hardware level
Experience with embedded toolchains (compilers, linkers, linker scripts)

Responsibilities

Design, develop and deploy embedded software on Linux and/or RTOS for board bring-up, verification, and debugging of automotive electronics
Collaborate across multiple teams to deliver quality code, debug issues, prioritize and get things done with a level of efficiency and urgency.
Ability to debug in real time across s/w and h/w stack to understand the real issues and provide solutions, work and collaborate with multiple teams if needed.
Ability to crisply communicate with peers, stakeholders, customers, and technical leaders