Embedded Software Engineer

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.

We are looking for a Staff Embedded Software Engineer who understands the lay of the land of this rapidly growing EV marketplace. Our dynamic team focuses on providing the foundational software stack for Design Verification of the PCBAs & ECUs (Electronic Control Units) for current and next‑generation vehicle platforms, including Autonomy, Infotainment, and Vehicle Controls. You will play a critical role in supporting ECU‑level platform bring‑up and validation, ensuring robust performance and seamless user experiences at the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) level.

• ECU Platform Bring‑up & Optimization:
  Lead and contribute to the bring‑up of new hardware platforms at the ECU level for infotainment systems, including initial boot, driver integration, and system‑level debugging.
• Validation Feature Development:
  Design, develop, and implement dedicated software features specifically for testing the ECU against its specifications.
• Diagnostic Improvement & Learning:
  Extract valuable learnings from the validation feature development and testing processes to continuously improve and enhance production diagnostics.
• Validation & Testing:
  Develop and execute comprehensive validation strategies, including:
  • Stress Testing:
    Design and implement rigorous stress tests for critical ECU subsystems (CPU, GPU, NPU, Multimedia subsystems) to identify performance bottlenecks, thermal limitations, and ensure system stability under extreme loads.
  • Performance Benchmarking:
    Analyze and optimize ECU system performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing efficient solutions.
• Manufacturing Software Development:
  Develop and maintain manufacturing software for End‑of‑Line (EOL) testing, ensuring quality control and efficient production processes for ECUs.
• Multimedia Subsystem Validation:
  Focus on validating and optimizing the camera and display subsystems at the ECU level, from driver integration and middleware validation to user‑space application testing, ensuring high‑quality multimedia experiences within the infotainment system.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with hardware engineers, Validation & Test Automation teams, and other software architects/engineers to ensure seamless ECU integration and delivery of high‑quality products.
• Troubleshooting & Debugging:
  Identify and resolve complex software and hardware issues at the ECU level, utilizing various debugging tools and techniques, with an ability to work across organizations/teams.
• Documentation:
  Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software designs, APIs, and test procedures.
• Communication:
  Ability to crisply communicate with peers, stakeholders, customers, technical leaders, and OEMs/ODMs.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in Embedded Software Development.
• Platforms:
  Strong hands‑on experience with high‑performance SoCs such as Snapdragon, NVIDIA Orin, Media Tek, or similar platforms. Experience with automotive‑grade SoCs is a significant plus.
• Operating Systems & Virtualization:
  Proficient in Embedded Linux, QNX, Drive
  
  OS, and experience with hypervisor‑based systems (e.g., Type‑1 hypervisors, Gunyah, ACRN, etc.).
• Domain Expertise:
  • Strong background in multimedia development with a particular focus on camera and/or display subsystems – including driver integration, middleware, and user‑space application development.
  • Proven experience in ECU‑level software development for complex infotainment systems.
  • Experience with performance analysis…