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 Implement platform-level software safety requirements Contribute to the creation of safety requirements for platform software Develop SW architecture for safety, including ASIL decomposition, freedom-from-interference analysis, dependent failure analysis Design, develop and deploy embedded platform software, including drivers, OS fundamentals, and middleware libraries Collaborate with the hardware team on overall design, schematics, and hardware validation Work closely with other development and cross-functional team members such as Charging, Body Controls, Infotainment, and Vehicle Dynamics Responsibilities Strong C programming skills Experience with ISO 26262 Experience with safety analysis using FTA, SW-FMEA Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Embedded software development and optimization Multi-threaded and multi-core programming Software development for systems with live sensor inputs High performance processors and platforms such as ARM, ATOM, DSP, FPGA, GPU Software development on microcontrollers 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 Qualifications Bachelor of science in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or software engineering Experience aligning technical implementation cross-functionally with other teams optimizing for the best overall result for the product Working experience with automated requirements management tools and issue tracking tools Experience and knowledge of Body Controls and Embedded Software Engineering Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $186,000-$232,500 (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. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. 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. 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