Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer in USA new

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Full time
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USA
10/15/2026
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Palo Alto, CA

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy embedded software on Linux and/or RTOS systems for board bring-up, verification, and debugging of automotive electronics.
Write device drivers for PCBA components and develop software prototypes for early hardware and software co-designs.
Create validation test cases, SDKs, and related embedded software for design verification of PCBAs and ECUs.
Debug issues across the software and hardware stack in real time and collaborate with multiple teams to provide solutions.
Deliver quality code, prioritize work, and communicate with peers, stakeholders, customers, and technical leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
Experience programming in C; Python experience is a bonus.
Good understanding of RTOS fundamentals and strong debugging skills.
Experience using Lauterbach, oscilloscopes, JTAG, flashing tools, and electronic test equipment.
Experience with a scripting language such as Python or shell.
Preferred: understanding of SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and PCIe interface protocol stacks and board bring-up.
Preferred: knowledge of operating-system internals, including process scheduling, memory management, concurrency, synchronization, and storage.
Preferred: experience with embedded toolchains, compilers, linkers, and linker scripts.

Benefits

Full-time employees may be eligible for an annual company performance bonus and equity in the form of restricted stock units, subject to applicable plan terms.
Benefits include health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs, with offerings varying by country.

Salary: $147k - $220k/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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