Staff Software Engineer, ES&D Low Voltage

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies•Vancouver, BC

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. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies Canada is proud to be a Great Place To Work® Certified company — 92% of employees at RV Tech Canada say it is a great place to work, compared to 60% at a typical company. The Staff Software Engineer, ES&D Low Voltage leads the design, implementation, and validation of embedded software for battery and energy management systems in next-generation electric vehicles, focusing on reliability, advanced feature development, and cross-functional collaboration. The role includes driving high-quality software architectures, technical reviews, and test-driven development for both low and high voltage systems, contributing to scalable, safety-critical solutions across hardware and software domains.

Requirements

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent engineering or sciences.
6+ years’ experience in embedded programming in C or C++
Proficient in test driven development with developer driven coverage from different test targets (HIL/SIL/Unit).
4+ years' experience developing code for low or high voltage components in an integrated system.
4+ years' experience designing or developing BMS algorithms or equivalent.
Experience troubleshooting complex field issues with developer driven field data analytics.
Experience working with advanced 32-bit multi-core microcontrollers.
Experience working with CAN, LIN, UDS, DoIP communication interfaces.
Experience working in a Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) environment.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Implement and validate embedded software for battery and energy management systems.
Develop one or more of the following features for the low and high voltage systems: power and current distribution, DC/DC and operational state controls, fault detection and recovery, range estimation, battery thermal controls and management, and advanced battery state estimations (e.g. cell balancing, state-of-charge, state-of-health, state-of-power etc.)
Lead technical meetings with peers and leadership to review feature design and performance.
Lead code reviews and provide technical feedback to drive traceable and high-quality solutions.
Guide teams with their test plans to achieve design & validation goals.
Design scalable software architectures with a focus on the embedded system reliability and performance.
Write automated tests for the software components, using unit, Software/Hardware-in-the-Loop (SIL/HIL).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (i.e. hardware, systems, functional safety, and vehicle integration) to ensure safety, reliability, and standards compliance across low voltage and high voltage systems.