Staff Embedded Software Engineers

About the role

ABOUT US

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.

Job Description:

Design and implement RTOS based firmware for micro-controllers and Software architecture for low-power, wireless BLE & NFC systems. Write low level peripheral driver code, application logic, and everything in between. Work cross functionally with multiple stakeholders to deliver a robust software solution. Implement SW for vehicle sensor device that is communicating to remote access key using BLE & NFC and vehicle internal modules using CAN interface. Implement SW for remote access key which will include battery power management with user activity monitoring and security. Implement SW for security and encryption. Software architecture for low-power, wireless BLE & NFC systems. Oversee and develop software-for-hardware integration for mass-manufacturing of several ECUs. Troubleshoot issues with manufacturing ranging from software issues to troubleshooting manufacturing processes. Work cross functionally to facilitate the transfer of remote access key information between users and the vehicle. Develop and integrate cross functional test setups and tests for continuous integration / continuous development. Architect backwards-compatible software communication flows to facilitate the management of multiple concurrent remote access devices. Bring-up software for LIN based devices to enhance vehicle-access functionality. Design and implement embedded Linux systems with a focus on embedded and cloud communication and synchronization. Work with Rust and develop tools to make software systems robust and reliable across platform software. Work with cross functional stakeholders to release the latest in vehicle access standards such as the CCC protocol. Work on next-gen tooling leveraging Large Language Models to assist in triaging issues and with developing tests and tooling with high velocity. Work with VW partners to define and implement the next-generation software defined vehicle immobilizer systems with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Mechatronics Engineering, Applied Sciences or a closely related field and 4 years of experience in any occupation as Software Engineer, Embedded RTOS Engineer, or related. Must have experience working with the following: working with protocols LIN, and NFC; Integrating CI/CD pipelines for embedded software; troubleshooting mass-manufacturing processes for ECUs; Full-lifecycle (E2E) delivery of embedded system components; orchestrating cross-functional software-to-hardware integration; Leading technical root-cause analysis for software-to-manufacturing process issues; embedded Linux system design and kernel-level synchronization; Memory-safe systems programming (Rust) for robust platform tooling; Cloud to- Vehicle communication and data synchronization; developing firmware in C and ASM; developing RTOS applications; Working with ARM Cortex- M class micro controllers; Debugging with oscilloscope, and logic analyzer test equipment; and working with serial protocols SPI, 12C and UART.