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 an engineer focusing on integration and automation for the vehicle-to-cloud (V2C) team within the Connectivity Software team at Rivian-VW, you will work alongside software developers, system integrators, and system engineers to support feature development, manual validation, and automated testing of vehicle-to-cloud features such as telematics, data logging, remote commands, and over-the-air software updates. The V2C integration and automation engineer will champion the automated validation of V2C feature development by creating, refining, and executing automated tests using a customized hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) framework. The engineer will also collect, review, and share results and as needed, create the appropriate tickets and documentation if issues are found. Depending on feature and hardware/software maturity, the engineer may need to scale the HIL architecture to accommodate the required automated validation. An out-of-the-box approach with respect to test execution and data analysis will greatly enhance the development teams and allow expedited deliveries of features to customers. Responsibilities Working-level knowledge of databases, TCP/IP stack, and middleware components such NATs, MQTT, HTTPs gRPC Working-level knowledge of Linux systems to include benchmarking and resource characterization Working-level knowledge of Python and scripting Familiarity with big data concepts, data warehousing, and data science Understanding of cloud technologies and differences between cloud environments Understanding of data privacy and security; ensure that private data stays private The ability to arrive to meaningful conclusions from disparate data sets Provide insights and opportunities for performance and stability improvement Qualifications A degree in either Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Information Systems A thorough understanding of the OSI model, network protocols, and expertise with test tools such as Wireshark and nmap Proficient with scripting languages including Python and/or Shell Proficient with database manipulation and data presentation A mindset geared towards collaboration and forward progress Ability to thrive under pressure and even with time constraints, apply creative and critical thinking to deliver exceptional results Availability to travel and support activities during off-peak hours as-needed Nice to have: Ability to triage ongoing customer issues and escalate accordingly Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $135,000 - $168,000 USD (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”). 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