Integration & Release Engineer - Infotainment and Connectivity

The role

You will serve as the technical gatekeeper for Infotainment and Connectivity software releases. You will perform white-box testing, vehicle debugging, and root cause analysis of complex embedded architectures.

What you will do

• Oversee end-to-end software release validation for the Infotainment and Connectivity organization
• Analyze release notes, commit histories, and architectural changes to design and execute tests
• Perform hands-on vehicle debugging using hardware benches, logs, and bus traffic monitoring
• Reverse-engineer complex failures by diving into system logs, traces, telemetry, and source architecture
• Partner with software development leads and system architects to drive upstream engineering behavior
• Act as a diplomatic voice of truth across internal engineering groups, product teams, and external partners

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or greater in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field
• 8+ years hands-on experience in system integration, release engineering, or white-box validation within modern automotive, infotainment, connectivity, or complex consumer embedded systems
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Palo Alto, CA

Nice to have

• A True Systems Mindset
• Creative Debugging Mastery (Linux/Android/RTOS, CAN/Ethernet, wireless connectivity stacks)
• Product & Quality Obsession
• Diplomatic Collaboration
• Adaptability & Growth Mindset

Benefits

• annual company performance bonus program
• equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• health coverage
• retirement savings
• time off
• family planning programs

About the company

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders. They address the challenges of electric vehicles through technology for software-defined vehicles.