Sr. Software Quality Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies•Irvine, CA

About The Position

As a Sr. Software Quality Engineer, you will own the definition, implementation, and continuous improvement of RV Tech’s software quality framework across vehicle programs. You will work at the intersection of engineering rigor and cross-functional collaboration - partnering directly with software development teams, domain architects, and program leadership to embed quality practices into every stage of the software lifecycle. This is a hands-on technical role that requires both the depth to define measurable quality standards and the influence to drive adoption across a large, fast-moving organization.

Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
5+ years of experience in software quality engineering, with demonstrated ownership of quality frameworks in a complex embedded or systems software environment.
Hands-on experience with static analysis tools and coding standards (e.g., MISRA C).
Strong understanding of code coverage concepts and CI/CD pipeline integration for quality gate enforcement.
Proven ability to define quality metrics, build dashboards, and communicate data-driven insights to technical and executive audiences.
Experience working across large cross-functional organizations, with a track record of influencing without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the automotive industry, with familiarity with vehicle software development processes and program milestones (e.g., FM gates, SOP).
Knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and their implications for software testing and structural coverage requirements.
Familiarity with cybersecurity (R155/CSMS) or OTA/software update management (R156/SUMS) regulatory frameworks.
Experience with requirements management and traceability tools (e.g., JAMA, Polarion).
Proficiency with data pipeline and dashboard tooling (e.g., Databricks, Datadog, Grafana) for centralized quality reporting.
Prior experience in a joint venture or multi-stakeholder environment, with demonstrated ability to align teams across organizational boundaries.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain the software quality framework for RV Tech, code coverage standards, static analysis policy, and release quality gates, ensuring consistent application across Rivian and VWG vehicle programs.
Lead the adoption and enforcement of static code analysis standards across firmware and software domains; define violation justification workflows and manage burndown plans aligned to program milestones.
Define and drive code coverage standards for newly developed code, including CI/CD pipeline integration, threshold enforcement policy, and deviation handling.
Partner with software development leads, domain engineers, and program managers to translate quality requirements into actionable engineering plans with clear milestones and accountability.
Identify and surface quality risks early; own escalation paths and drive mitigation strategies that protect program schedules and product integrity.
Collaborate with VWG/Rivian counterparts to align quality processes, tooling, and metrics across the joint venture, ensuring a unified standard for software-defined vehicle delivery.
Champion quality as a shared engineering discipline - develop documentation, how-to guides, and training materials that build team-wide capability and reduce dependency on centralized QA.