Sr. Power Electronics Software Engineer

Rivian•Torrance, CA

19h

About The Position

Our team is creating groundbreaking power conversion systems for electric vehicles, smart grids, and more. We're seeking a highly driven Senior Power Electronics Software Engineer who's ready to be a key contributor and shape our embedded software landscape. As a Senior Power Electronics Software Engineer, you will be a vital contributor, responsible for the complete development cycle of embedded software for our innovative power electronics products. You'll have the opportunity to directly influence our software architecture and see your work come to life.

Requirements

Deep understanding of embedded software development principles and strong C programming skills.
Proven experience with version control systems (GitFlow, GitLab).
Ability to develop and utilize scripting languages (Python) for testing and automation.
Familiarity with software build systems and the ability to work with build scripts (Bazel preferred, CMake, Makefile).
A strong grasp of real-time software concepts and testing methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to independently design, implement, and test embedded software modules.
Experience debugging embedded systems using standard tools.
A self-starter with a strong drive to contribute and deliver high-quality results.
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science (Master's degree is a plus).
2+ years of professional experience in developing real-time embedded C systems.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree

Responsibilities

Playing a key role in the specification, design, implementation, and thorough testing of low-level software (bare metal and RTOS) for various power electronics applications.
Taking initiative to understand and resolve technical challenges and ambiguities in requirements and designs.
Designing and implementing clear and efficient interfaces between software components.
Contributing to the development and testing of multicore applications for optimal performance.
Developing robust and efficient real-time software components and interfaces.
Implementing and executing comprehensive software component testing to ensure stability and reliability.
Collaborating with hardware engineers and using debugging tools to verify software functionality.
Creating and maintaining thorough documentation for your software projects.