Staff Controls Test & Automation Engineers

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on technology for software-defined vehicles, including operating systems, zonal controllers, cloud, and connectivity solutions. The Staff Controls Test & Automation Engineer will lead software qualification planning, development, execution, and reporting at software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing levels. The role establishes scalable test automation processes aligned with leadership objectives and quality goals, tracks software quality gaps, and supports software quality sign-off with clear metrics on test coverage, stability, and compliance. The engineer develops and improves automated test scripts and frameworks, investigates failures, and collaborates across teams to improve software robustness. The role also presents quality status and risks to leadership and leads and mentors test automation engineers.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Applied Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Two years of experience in an occupation involving system-level software testing and automation.
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated software testing environments and frameworks.
• Experience validating software functionality and system interactions in integrated and/or SIL/HIL test environments.
• Programming experience with Python, Java, and/or C/C++.
• Experience using industry-standard testing tools Pytest and JUnit.
• Experience performing root-cause analysis and debugging software test failures in complex system environments.
• Experience defining, tracking, and reporting software quality metrics to support release readiness.
• Experience working with software build, release, and/or CI processes using Git/SVN, Jenkins, and Bazel.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, development, execution, and reporting for software qualification at SIL and HIL testing levels.
• Establish efficient, scalable test automation processes using existing tools and align the testing roadmap with leadership objectives and organizational quality goals.
• Track and resolve software quality gaps by analyzing test results, collaborating with developers on root causes, and defining corrective actions.
• Provide metrics on test coverage, stability, and compliance to support software quality sign-off.
• Develop, maintain, and improve automated test scripts and frameworks to improve reliability, efficiency, and automation coverage.
• Investigate test failures and collaborate cross-functionally with developers to improve testing processes and software robustness.
• Present software quality status, roadmap progress, and potential risks to leadership.
• Lead and mentor test automation engineers and plan and distribute automated test coverage across SIL, HIL, and other automated test environments.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Eligibility for an annual company performance bonus program for full-time positions; payments are discretionary and not guaranteed.
• Eligibility for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units, subject to board approval and applicable plan terms and vesting requirements.
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior