Software Systems Engineer II

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.

The Embedded Software Engineer at Rivian Volkswagen Technologies Group is responsible for implementing and validating embedded software for battery and energy management systems, developing features for both low and high voltage systems such as power distribution, fault detection, and advanced state estimations. The role involves designing scalable, reliable software architectures, writing automated tests, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure safety and compliance with critical standards.

• 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.)

• Design scalable software 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).

• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback for high‑quality solutions.

• Support cross‑functional teams to ensure safety and reliability compliance for respective features.

• Support technical meetings with peers to review feature design and performance.

• Support teams with their test plans to achieve design & validation goals.

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent engineering or sciences.
• 2+ 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).
• 1+ years’ experience developing code for low or high voltage components in an integrated system.
• 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.

Salary Range for Irvine Applicants: $107,000 to $133,700 USD.

The posted salary represents the lowest and highest ranges RV Tech reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position. Any posted salary range pertains only to the estimated starting pay for the role. Actual starting pay is based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, skillset, qualifications, specific competencies, relevant education, and location.

Total compensation packages for this position include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.

In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage. For more information on RV Tech’s comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.

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