Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 3 hours ago
Staff Data Engineer, Vehicle Software
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$167K/yr - $209K/yrRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on developing software-defined vehicles. The Staff Data Engineer will lead the design of analytics and data infrastructure, architect scalable data systems, and ensure high-quality data for machine learning and analytics products.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Architect and own large-scale ETL pipelines and distributed data processing workflows for vehicle telemetry and charging datasets
Define and implement data modeling strategies that support complex analytical and ML workloads
Establish and enforce best practices for data quality, validation, and governance across teams
Lead the design of scalable and cost-efficient data systems leveraging Spark, Databricks, Airflow, and cloud-native tools
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure data is provisioned, discoverable, and reliable for ML model training and production deployments
Drive the migration of datasets into unified catalogs and semantic telemetry systems, influencing Rivian’s long-term data architecture roadmap
Evaluate and introduce new data technologies to improve scalability, observability, and developer efficiency
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field
Proficiency in SQL and Python for data wrangling and analysis
Familiarity with ETL workflows, data pipelines, or cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Familiarity with testing, TDD and testing frameworks like pytest
Hands-on experience with Spark, Databricks, or Airflow a plus
Strong attention to detail, with an interest in data quality and reliability
Eagerness to learn and grow within a fast-paced applied ML environment
Benefits
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.
Company
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
Founded in 2024
1001-5000 employees
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