Rivian and VW Group Technology-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Palo Alto, CA
501-1,000 employees

We are looking for a passionate and meticulous Systems Integration Engineer to craft the signature sound experience in our vehicles. This role is central to ensuring our audio features—from immersive music and media to crystal-clear voice commands and safety alerts—achieve the highest standard of quality and performance. You will be the critical link between software development and the in-vehicle experience. You'll be responsible for integrating complex audio software, developing sophisticated test environments, and performing the hands-on tuning and validation that transforms a good audio system into a great one. If you have a critical ear, love solving complex technical puzzles, and are obsessed with audio fidelity, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

  • Develop Automation Frameworks: Design and maintain a robust automation framework in Python to validate audio features, performance, and stability.
  • Scale Test Harnesses: Build and manage hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) benches that accurately simulate the vehicle's acoustic and infotainment environment.
  • In-Vehicle Tuning & Testing: Conduct hands-on subjective and objective audio tuning and validation in prototype and production vehicles. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve integration issues related to audio quality and system performance.
  • Troubleshoot & Debug: Perform deep-dive analysis of system logs and traces to debug complex issues related to audio drivers, DSP algorithms, media playback, and network streaming. Isolate issues related to pops/clicks, latency, and synchronization.
  • Voice & Microphone Performance: Integrate and validate microphone array performance, Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), and Noise Reduction (NR) algorithms to ensure flawless hands-free calling and voice assistant reliability.
  • Define Quality Standards: Collaborate with acoustic engineers and cross-functional partners to establish and enforce objective performance targets (THD+N, SNR, latency) and subjective quality benchmarks for all audio products.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with software developers, QA engineers, and hardware teams to define integration strategies, create detailed test plans, and ensure seamless feature delivery.
  • Documentation: Create clear documentation for test cases, automation scripts, tuning results, and bug reports to ensure reproducibility and knowledge sharing.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in software integration, audio engineering, or system validation, preferably in an automotive or consumer electronics environment.
  • Strong proficiency in a scripting language, particularly Python, for automation and data analysis.
  • Experience working with embedded operating systems such as QNX, Android, or Linux and using shell scripting for system-level debugging.
  • A deep understanding of digital audio principles and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) concepts (EQ, compression, limiters, crossovers, delay).
  • Hands-on experience with objective audio measurement tools (e.g., Audio Precision, HEAD acoustics, spectrum analyzers) to evaluate system performance.
  • Proven debugging and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges across the entire audio signal path.
  • A valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • Experience tuning and validating advanced audio features like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) or Engine Sound Enhancement (ESE).
  • Familiarity with audio-related technologies and protocols, such as Bluetooth (A2DP, HFP), Wi-Fi, and media streaming.
  • Knowledge of automotive communication networks like CAN, LIN, or Automotive Ethernet (AVB/TSN) and analysis tools (e.g., CANoe, Wireshark).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or GitLab.
  • A critical ear for music and audio quality, with experience in subjective listening tests and audio evaluation.
  • Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
  • Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment.
  • Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
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