Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Infotainment

Job Description

Overview

Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Infotainment – Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Join to apply for the Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Infotainment role at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies. 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.

Role Summary: We’re on a mission to redefine how people interact with their vehicles, creating seamless digital experiences that connect, entertain, and inspire every journey. Our team brings together deep expertise in Android, connected systems, and automotive platforms, striving to push boundaries in software innovation and design. If you share our passion for ambitious challenges and inventive thinking, and you’re eager to help transform the way people engage with their vehicles, come join us in driving the future of connected mobility.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the design, development, and deployment of the Rivian and Volkswagen Group embedded infotainment platform (i.e., displays, cameras, graphics, power management, audio, media, app lifecycle, etc).
• Drive the software design process and code reviews while collaborating with other developers on technical issues, design choices, and decision making.
• Own the entire software development lifecycle and uphold code through requirements analysis, effort scoping, architecture, design, development, code reviews, and quality assurance planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to drive consensus across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated 8+ years’ experience in developing embedded systems.
• Experience in full-cycle system-level software development—from requirements gathering through implementation and maintenance.
• Proficient skills in C; working skills in C++ and Java.
• Experience with POSIX-based embedded systems.
• Deep understanding of practices in solutions based on embedded AOSP.
• Knowledge in one or more areas such as displays, cameras, graphics, power management, audio, or Bluetooth.
• Experience with system-level performance improvements, memory management, and IPC design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing advanced build systems and large code repositories.
• Prior experience in developing on-vehicle technology.
• Experience building solutions with Android Automotive OS.
• Experience with low-level interfaces typical of embedded systems (I2C, SPI, GPIO, UART, USB, PCIe, SDIO, UFS, MDIO).

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Ontario Based Applicants: 137,000 CAD - 171,000 CAD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary

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.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes. This data may be used for tracking interactions with our recruiting system, carrying out and improving our application and recruitment process, establishing employment relationships, complying with legal obligations, recordkeeping, ensuring security, and other permitted purposes. We may share your Candidate Personal Data with internal personnel, affiliates, and service providers, and may transfer or store internationally. See our Candidate Data Privacy Notice for details.

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Additional Information

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development

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