A leading automotive company based in Palo Alto seeks a Research Scientist specializing in quantized deep learning models for hardware acceleration in autonomous systems. This role involves researching advanced perception algorithms and developing optimization pipelines to ensure real-time performance on next-generation hardware. Candidates should have a Ph.D. or M.S. in a relevant field, strong programming skills in C++ and Python, and experience with model deployment on embedded systems.
04/02/2026
Full time
A leading automotive company based in Palo Alto seeks a Research Scientist specializing in quantized deep learning models for hardware acceleration in autonomous systems. This role involves researching advanced perception algorithms and developing optimization pipelines to ensure real-time performance on next-generation hardware. Candidates should have a Ph.D. or M.S. in a relevant field, strong programming skills in C++ and Python, and experience with model deployment on embedded systems.
About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary As a Senior Staff Embedded Software Development Engineer at Rivian, you will develop platform software and firmware for our cutting edge Autonomous Driving Platform. You will work closely with hardware engineers to bring up the next generation of ADAS platform. You will develop, test, and document platform software including various embedded software and tools to enable the hardware features, functional safety, and security of the system. As a Principal Engineer, you will actively work on the design and architecture of platform software, mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across various modules and teams. Responsibilities Design and architect various modules and subsystems within platform software Modify and maintain Linux kernel with preempt RT. Develop, enhance, and maintain device drivers in Linux. Develop unit tests and integration tests. Understand various performance trade offs as they relate to CPU time, memory usage, debuggability, and traceability when introducing new software. Debug across software and hardware to understand the root issue and provide solutions, work, and collaborate with multiple teams if needed. Develop and document embedded software tools for profiling and visualizing platform software. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field. 20+ years of related work experience. Experience developing and debugging applications or device drivers on embedded Linux. Experience in programming with C/C++. Strong understanding of modern SoC architectures, operating system fundamentals, hardware/software interfaces, and abstractions. Experience with Linux device drivers for hardware blocks such as GPGPU, Camera Serial Interface (CSI), Image Signal Processor (ISP), Ethernet, UFS, or PCIe. Experience with embedded Linux distribution systems like Yocto or Buildroot. Experience with version control systems like Git. Pay Disclosure Salary Range for Bay Area Based Applicants: $237,200 - $296,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law) Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26 Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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. Rivian 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 . Candidate Data Privacy Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
04/02/2026
Full time
About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary As a Senior Staff Embedded Software Development Engineer at Rivian, you will develop platform software and firmware for our cutting edge Autonomous Driving Platform. You will work closely with hardware engineers to bring up the next generation of ADAS platform. You will develop, test, and document platform software including various embedded software and tools to enable the hardware features, functional safety, and security of the system. As a Principal Engineer, you will actively work on the design and architecture of platform software, mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across various modules and teams. Responsibilities Design and architect various modules and subsystems within platform software Modify and maintain Linux kernel with preempt RT. Develop, enhance, and maintain device drivers in Linux. Develop unit tests and integration tests. Understand various performance trade offs as they relate to CPU time, memory usage, debuggability, and traceability when introducing new software. Debug across software and hardware to understand the root issue and provide solutions, work, and collaborate with multiple teams if needed. Develop and document embedded software tools for profiling and visualizing platform software. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field. 20+ years of related work experience. Experience developing and debugging applications or device drivers on embedded Linux. Experience in programming with C/C++. Strong understanding of modern SoC architectures, operating system fundamentals, hardware/software interfaces, and abstractions. Experience with Linux device drivers for hardware blocks such as GPGPU, Camera Serial Interface (CSI), Image Signal Processor (ISP), Ethernet, UFS, or PCIe. Experience with embedded Linux distribution systems like Yocto or Buildroot. Experience with version control systems like Git. Pay Disclosure Salary Range for Bay Area Based Applicants: $237,200 - $296,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law) Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26 Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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. Rivian 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 . Candidate Data Privacy Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
A leading electric vehicle manufacturer in California is seeking a Senior Staff Embedded Software Development Engineer to develop platform software and firmware for their Autonomous Driving Platform. This role involves working closely with hardware engineers and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has over 20 years of experience, particularly in embedded Linux and C/C++. Competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits package offered.
04/02/2026
Full time
A leading electric vehicle manufacturer in California is seeking a Senior Staff Embedded Software Development Engineer to develop platform software and firmware for their Autonomous Driving Platform. This role involves working closely with hardware engineers and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has over 20 years of experience, particularly in embedded Linux and C/C++. Competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits package offered.
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 are 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 will map a new way forward. Working together, we will create a future that's more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone. Role Summary This role is responsible for developing test plans, validation and homologation of RF centr ic hardware Electronic Control Units (ECUs) across various technology domains. It requires a fundamental RF and electronics background. The role is highly cross functional and may include occasional travel. The opening will be located at the Palo Alto office location and reports directly to an Engineering Manager within the Hardware organization. This role is expected to work in the office 5 days per week. Responsibilities Homologation and certification of radio ECUs for different geographical regions in the world. Testing and validation of RF design, integration according to different standards such as IEEE and 3GPP. ECU level RF testing of various radio centr ic ECUs deployed in the vehicle. Work cross functionally with various teams to understand RF measurements, requirements and issues. Assist in setting up different RF measurements at various stages of product development. Define test plans, procedures and maintain regulatory specifications. Support the development process by scoping and developing test methodologies required to validate new and existing product capabilities. Support the design and development of test automation. Review proposals and requirements specifications to assess compliance based on existing unit capabilities vs development needs. Qualifications The successful candidate will have a strong combination of RF engineering, system design, and will thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, RF communications (or an equivalent qualification) and 5+ years of relevant experience. Fundamental RF measurement knowledge including cascaded device analysis and link budget analysis. A solid theoretical and practical understanding of RF communications. Should be well versed with different RF test instruments and have a good understanding of operating principles of these instruments. Solid understanding and experience in regulatory certification of devices according to FCC and EU regulations. Basic understanding of cellular protocol and cellular carrier certification requirements for all major US carriers. Effective communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $132,100 to $175,000 (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 employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day 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. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and Volkswagen 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 includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies' service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information. We are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
04/02/2026
Full time
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 are 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 will map a new way forward. Working together, we will create a future that's more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone. Role Summary This role is responsible for developing test plans, validation and homologation of RF centr ic hardware Electronic Control Units (ECUs) across various technology domains. It requires a fundamental RF and electronics background. The role is highly cross functional and may include occasional travel. The opening will be located at the Palo Alto office location and reports directly to an Engineering Manager within the Hardware organization. This role is expected to work in the office 5 days per week. Responsibilities Homologation and certification of radio ECUs for different geographical regions in the world. Testing and validation of RF design, integration according to different standards such as IEEE and 3GPP. ECU level RF testing of various radio centr ic ECUs deployed in the vehicle. Work cross functionally with various teams to understand RF measurements, requirements and issues. Assist in setting up different RF measurements at various stages of product development. Define test plans, procedures and maintain regulatory specifications. Support the development process by scoping and developing test methodologies required to validate new and existing product capabilities. Support the design and development of test automation. Review proposals and requirements specifications to assess compliance based on existing unit capabilities vs development needs. Qualifications The successful candidate will have a strong combination of RF engineering, system design, and will thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, RF communications (or an equivalent qualification) and 5+ years of relevant experience. Fundamental RF measurement knowledge including cascaded device analysis and link budget analysis. A solid theoretical and practical understanding of RF communications. Should be well versed with different RF test instruments and have a good understanding of operating principles of these instruments. Solid understanding and experience in regulatory certification of devices according to FCC and EU regulations. Basic understanding of cellular protocol and cellular carrier certification requirements for all major US carriers. Effective communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $132,100 to $175,000 (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 employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day 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. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and Volkswagen 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 includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies' service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information. We are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
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. Role Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our Vehicle Power Moding team. In this role, you will design, develop, and deploy embedded software solutions to support vehicle power management systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of power modes, while maintaining robust hardware control and low- and high-voltage system stability. This position demands deep technical expertise in embedded systems, state machine design, and vehicle device control. Responsibilities Contribute to defining software requirements, designing state machines, and ensuring they align with vehicle power moding needs. Lead discussions regarding vehicle states (e.g., wake/sleep) and corresponding hardware control (e.g., high voltage activation/deactivation, low-voltage domain management). Participate in system-level design reviews, providing insights into power management and embedded software best practices. Ensure the seamless transition between power modes, coordinating high-voltage and low-voltage domain transitions for system efficiency and reliability. Collaborate with hardware and system teams to understand and influence vehicle device control, ensuring correct interactions between software and hardware components. Design, develop, and deploy embedded software for vehicle power management applications such as vehicle device power on/off behavior management, system energy draw optimizations, vehicle reset, occupancy detection, user interactions and much more. Write, perform, and review integration test cases to validate software functionality and reliability. Troubleshoot and debug software issues across embedded systems, identifying solutions to optimize vehicle power moding performance. Qualifications B.S.+ in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant industry experience. 2 or more years of experience in embedded software/firmware development in C, preferably with vertically integrated consumer products. Proficient with software development on microcontrollers and sensor I/Os. Strong understanding of dependencies between various electrical & mechanical systems. Experience with systems engineering / automotive network architecture / vehicle integration. Strong working knowledge of automotive electrical systems and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and relevant debug tools. Hands-on experience debugging complex systems that involve multiple ECUs with interfaces to various vehicle sub-systems. Good team player with great communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment. Passionately motivated to take ideas from R&D phase to a product. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $146,900 - $183,600 (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 . Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and VW Group Technologies ("Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies") may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies' service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
04/02/2026
Full time
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. Role Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our Vehicle Power Moding team. In this role, you will design, develop, and deploy embedded software solutions to support vehicle power management systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of power modes, while maintaining robust hardware control and low- and high-voltage system stability. This position demands deep technical expertise in embedded systems, state machine design, and vehicle device control. Responsibilities Contribute to defining software requirements, designing state machines, and ensuring they align with vehicle power moding needs. Lead discussions regarding vehicle states (e.g., wake/sleep) and corresponding hardware control (e.g., high voltage activation/deactivation, low-voltage domain management). Participate in system-level design reviews, providing insights into power management and embedded software best practices. Ensure the seamless transition between power modes, coordinating high-voltage and low-voltage domain transitions for system efficiency and reliability. Collaborate with hardware and system teams to understand and influence vehicle device control, ensuring correct interactions between software and hardware components. Design, develop, and deploy embedded software for vehicle power management applications such as vehicle device power on/off behavior management, system energy draw optimizations, vehicle reset, occupancy detection, user interactions and much more. Write, perform, and review integration test cases to validate software functionality and reliability. Troubleshoot and debug software issues across embedded systems, identifying solutions to optimize vehicle power moding performance. Qualifications B.S.+ in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant industry experience. 2 or more years of experience in embedded software/firmware development in C, preferably with vertically integrated consumer products. Proficient with software development on microcontrollers and sensor I/Os. Strong understanding of dependencies between various electrical & mechanical systems. Experience with systems engineering / automotive network architecture / vehicle integration. Strong working knowledge of automotive electrical systems and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and relevant debug tools. Hands-on experience debugging complex systems that involve multiple ECUs with interfaces to various vehicle sub-systems. Good team player with great communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment. Passionately motivated to take ideas from R&D phase to a product. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $146,900 - $183,600 (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 . Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and VW Group Technologies ("Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies") may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies' service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
A leading automotive technology firm based in Palo Alto is seeking an experienced RF Engineer responsible for developing test plans and validating RF-centric Electronic Control Units. The role requires a strong background in RF engineering and system design, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally and must understand regulatory certification processes. The salary range for this position is between $132,100 to $175,000, depending on experience.
04/02/2026
Full time
A leading automotive technology firm based in Palo Alto is seeking an experienced RF Engineer responsible for developing test plans and validating RF-centric Electronic Control Units. The role requires a strong background in RF engineering and system design, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally and must understand regulatory certification processes. The salary range for this position is between $132,100 to $175,000, depending on experience.