Staff Controls Test & Automation Engineers

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies • Irvine, CA

3d • $171,000 - $257,000

About The Position

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between Rivian and Volkswagen Group focused on technology for electric and software-defined vehicles. The Staff Controls Test & Automation Engineers role leads strategic planning, development, and execution reporting for software qualification at software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing levels. It establishes scalable test automation processes aligned with leadership objectives and organizational quality goals.

The role tracks and resolves software quality gaps through test-result analysis, root-cause collaboration with developers, and corrective actions. It supports software quality sign-off with metrics on test coverage, stability, and compliance with quality standards; develops and improves automated test scripts and frameworks; investigates failures; and drives continuous improvement in testing processes and software robustness. The position also communicates quality status, roadmap progress, and risks to leadership, and leads and mentors a team of test automation engineers while planning and distributing coverage across SIL, HIL, and other automated test environments.

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 with software build, release, and/or CI processes using Git/SVN, Jenkins, and Bazel.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, development, and execution 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 to identify root causes, and defining corrective actions.
• Provide clear metrics on test coverage, stability, and compliance with quality standards to contribute to software quality sign-off.
• Develop, maintain, and improve automated test scripts and frameworks to enhance test reliability, efficiency, and automation coverage.
• Investigate test failures and work 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 a team of 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 (RSUs), subject to board approval and plan terms, including 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