Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 3 hours ago
Tech Lead (Embedded Software)
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$186K/yr - $232K/yr
7+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on developing software solutions for electric vehicles. The Tech Lead (Embedded Software) will oversee the development of a modular software architecture for various vehicle platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize and unify the software stack.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Work on next gen architecture - unifying across platforms, and modularize as much as possible. Modify/redefine the application layer, the middleware, and h/w abstraction layer to make it fit across different h/w architectures/platforms
Make s/w components (the vertical stack) as plug-n-play, agnostic to the low level software drivers/APIs
Work with h/w and s/w leaders to collaborate on existing/next-gen platform architecture with various SoCs and software stack, share plans/roadmaps, and align deliverables
Crisply communicate with peers, stakeholders, customers, technical leaders, and OEMs/ODMs. Collaborate across multiple disciplines to deliver quality code, help resolve complex problems, prioritize, and get things done with high efficiency and urgency
Oversee troubleshooting across the s/w and h/w stack to rootcause the issue and provide quick resolution collaborating with multiple teams if needed
Drive research into new technologies and interfaces, fostering innovation within the team.Provide technical guidance and strategic direction to the team
Mentor juniors to design/develop better more reusable stack and help scale
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field
7+ years' experience in Embedded Software Development from requirements gathering through to implementation and maintenance
2+ years of experience as a technical lead or architect, leading/mentoring software engineers to develop s/w architecture from scratch, or creating next gen architecture improving upon the existing one
Thorough understanding of embedded Linux and/or RTOS fundamentals, board support packages, device trees, kernel configuration, device driver development, build systems etc
Excellent coding (C/C++)/debugging skills with an ability to work across organizations/teams
Experience using Lauterbach, Oscilloscope, JTAG, Flashing Tools, etc
Good understanding of interface/communication protocol stacks (SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PCIe, CAN), and board bring-up
Experience with scripting languages (Python, shell)
Preferred
Experience with developing embedded software for automotive platforms is a big big plus
Benefits
Medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
Coverage is adequate on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Flex Time Off
Retirement savings plans
Medical, vision and dental coverage
Company
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
1001-5000 employees
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