Sr. Software Engineer, Energy Storage and Distribution

Rivian and VW Group Technology • Irvine, CA

68d • $135,100 - $168,900

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in control algorithm development, integration, or calibration—preferably in the automotive or aerospace industry.
• Strong understanding of control theory, embedded systems, and software architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, test, and deploy real-time firmware within complex systems.
• Hands-on experience with firmware integration, calibration, debugging, and vehicle-level testing.
• Proficiency in C and Python.
• Familiarity with EV electrical architecture, including battery management, thermal systems, and high-voltage charging.
• Working experience with system-level integration of electrical and communication systems.
• Proficiency with charging communication standards (J1772, ISO 15118, DIN 70121, GB/T, CHAdeMO).
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 and automotive functional safety practices.
• Experience using requirements management tools such as Jama or DOORS.
• Experience with issue tracking tools such as Jira.
• Experience with communication bus tools like Vector CANalyzer or PCAN.
• Experience with software calibration tools such as Vector CANape.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in C for automotive ECUs, with a focus on charging and battery systems.
• Architect and implement communication control systems for vehicle charging operations and battery energy management.
• Design and document software algorithms at both vehicle and system levels, based on functional and system requirements.
• Develop software that adheres to global EV charging standards, including J1772, ISO 15118, DIN 70121, GB/T, and CHAdeMO.
• Integrate and calibrate battery and charging software with other EV domains such as BMS, thermal management, connectivity, and security.
• Utilize CAN, Ethernet, and vehicle telemetry systems for diagnostics and data analysis.
• Collaborate with systems and test engineers to investigate and resolve charging issues encountered in the field.
• Design and implement automated test cases for unit testing, software-in-the-loop (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and vehicle-level validation, utilizing tools like Pytest or OpenHTF.
• Analyze fleet data and lab test results to enhance software performance and reliability.
• Track feature maturity and validation coverage throughout the development lifecycle.
• Root causing issues across multiple domains including electrical, software, and physical.
• Prioritize and escalate issues based on their impact on users and program timelines.

Benefits

• 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
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees