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 motivated and experienced Software Systems Quality Engineer to join our Software Quality team. You will help identify software quality metrics and guidelines using the first-principle mindset by referring to industry standards. You will play a crucial role in establishing and maintaining quality processes, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring adherence to standards, with a strong focus on effective Requirements Management. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions, please join us in shaping the future of automotive software technology. Responsibilities On a typical day, you will be working on: Multi-Level Requirements Development - Decompose and manage Software System and Software Component/Unit level requirements . Automotive Standards Compliance - Manage requirements related to the Automotive Homologation process, Cybersecurity, Functional Safety and Global Regulatory standards. Requirements Management - Manage requirements using requirements management tools to track changes, versions, and compliance status across all levels. Traceability & Validation - Establish and maintain requirements traceability matrices to link requirements to design, code, test cases, and safety/security analyses across all levels. Requirement Risk Management - Proactively identify, analyze, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality. Requirement Change Management - Establish and enforce a change management process for requirements across all levels, ensuring compliance with safety, security, and homologation. Qualifications At a minimum, we expect you to have: Experience working with all levels of Requirements development (System, Subsystem, Component, Unit levels). Experience with process automation tools for software change management. Experience with Jira and Confluence for task tracking, documentation and collaboration Experience with Requirements management tools (DOORS, Polarion, JAMA). Experience working with cross functional teams and on simultaneous projects Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Bonus points if you have: Experience working in an automotive industry Strong understanding of V-Model and Agile software development methodologies with a focus on process implementation and requirement management. Training or Certification in automotive industry standards (ASPICE L2, ISO 26262, ISO 21434 or similar). Experience with region-specific automotive homologation compliance (UN, EU, GB/T, GCC or similar). Pay Disclosure Salary Range for Irvine, California Based Applicants: $135,100 - $168,900 per year (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Salary Range for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $146,900 - $183,600 per year (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. 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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