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
As a Staff Engineer, you will hold a critical, high-impact role, leading the development and architectural definition of core foundational software that underpins the vehicle platform. This may include owning core Android OS components (frameworks, services, security) or developing cutting-edge hypervisor software for complex hardware systems. You will be responsible for setting technical direction, mentoring engineers, and resolving the most complex system-level integration challenges.
Responsibilities
Own the development, maintenance, and customization of core Android OS components, including frameworks and services within the Android Automotive OS (AOSP).
Define and execute the software development lifecycle including architecture, design, development, code reviews, and quality assurance planning.
For Hypervisor focus: Develop, maintain, and extend cutting-edge hypervisor software specifically tailored for ARM architectures (e.g., Xen, Gunyah, crosvm).
Optimize and tune Android system performance, boot time, memory, and stability.
Drive the implementation of critical system features such as interprocess communication, memory management, security sandboxing, and power/performance.
Lead software design and code reviews while collaborating with other developers on technical issues and design choices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, security, and application teams, to maintain and enhance the vehicle software stack.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience.
Proficiency in C++ and experience with scripting languages (Python, shell).
Experience with Linux-based or RTOS environments, understanding core operating system concepts (scheduling, memory management, concurrency).
Experience leading technical projects, including design, development, and deployment.
Preferred Qualifications
7+ years of experience in embedded software development.
Understanding of AOSP, Android frameworks, services, and Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs).
Experience developing ARM-based hypervisors such as Xen, Gunyah, or crosvm.
Familiarity with Qualcomm Snapdragon Automotive, TrustZone (TEE), kernel-level development, or automotive communication protocols.
Experience with Rust programming.
Experience in one or more Android OS domains (displays, cameras, graphics, power management, audio, media, app lifecycle).
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range for California Based Applicants: 232,500.00 USD - 296,500.00 USD (This range is based on similar Senior to Staff-Level technical roles in the sources; 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.
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for British Columbia Based Applicants: 171,600 USD - 217,800 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 (“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.
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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.
