Senior Platform Integration Engineer

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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
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USA
11/10/2026
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Palo Alto, CA

Responsibilities

Set technical direction for BSP integration, automated test execution, and HIL testing across multiple platforms.
Define test plans, interface contracts, entry and exit criteria, launch gates, and release validation pipelines.
Review pytest, LAVA, Labgrid, and Jenkins regression results and lead root-cause analysis of systemic or flaky failures.
Lead hardware bring-up, smoke testing, validation testing, and debugging for new hardware revisions.
Own Yocto-based CI test images and end-to-end platform integration through production release sign-off.
Mentor integration and automation engineers through code, test plan, and test strategy reviews.
Represent test coverage and integration readiness in roadmap, risk, escalation, and leadership reviews.
Support on-site test bench setup, preproduction vehicle drives, and time-critical testing events.

Requirements

A degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, or information systems, or equivalent professional experience.
At least 7 years of professional embedded software experience, including BSP, bootloader, or kernel work and leadership in test automation and production-hardware verification.
At least 4 years of hands-on Linux kernel and driver development, including device tree configuration and automated Linux testing.
Strong C programming and debugging skills plus advanced Python and shell scripting for test frameworks, CI pipelines, and log parsing.
Experience leading automated test infrastructure using pytest, LAVA, Labgrid, and Jenkins-driven HIL rigs across multiple platforms.
Experience owning Yocto Project or equivalent build-system architecture and leading end-to-end integration testing through production release.
Expertise in root-cause analysis for wireless, connectivity, and boot issues, including performance, stability, and interoperability testing.
Ability to communicate clearly and influence cross-functional decisions without direct authority.
Preferred experience includes automotive protocols, wireless and connectivity testing, infotainment diagnostics, telematics, cloud-connected features, fault injection, fuzzing, HIL benches, Android Automotive OS, Automotive Grade Linux, secure boot, firmware updates, and upstream contributions to Linux kernel, U-Boot, or Yocto projects.
Preferred experience also includes dSPACE, NI, Vector, VTS, CTS, telemetry, logcat, OBD-II, UDS, SOVD, DTCs, and automotive ECU test equipment.

Benefits

Full-time employees receive health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs, with offerings varying by country.
The role may participate in an annual company performance bonus program and may be eligible for RSU equity subject to applicable plan terms.
The position requires flexibility to travel for on-site test bench setup, vehicle drives, and time-critical testing.

Salary: $135k - $202k/yr

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies unite to pioneer sustainable mobility solutions, blending cutting‑edge electric vehicle engineering with advanced autonomous driving capabilities. Together, they develop next‑generation platforms that prioritize performance, safety, and environmental stewa...

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