Staff Embedded Software Engineer

The role

This role involves the development and integration of control systems for vehicle functions like closures, lighting, seating, and accessory devices. You will lead the architecture of advanced automotive lighting systems and mentor junior engineers.

What you will do

• Lead the architecture and development of advanced control systems for automotive lighting systems.
• Review and refine requirements and produce high-level functional specification designs.
• Develop a validation strategy and spearhead the calibration process at the feature level.
• Create and oversee the development of test cases and scripts for Unit, SIL, and HIL test environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance or create simulation models.
• Work with the engineering team to ensure software robustness and seamless integration.
• Troubleshoot complex functional problems across physical, electrical, and software domains.
• Oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and managing resources and budgets.
• Prioritize and escalate issues based on user impact and program objectives.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering
• 7+ years of experience working with automotive control systems
• Proven track record of leading projects
• Deep understanding of embedded systems architecture and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• In-depth knowledge of control theory principles and algorithm design, including compensator design and PID tuning
• Expertise in C programming languages
• Expertise in Python
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle and methodologies, including Agile and Scrum
• Experience with tools for requirements management, revision control, and issue management systems like JIRA, JAMA, Git
• Familiarity with failure analysis methodologies such as FMEA and fault trees
• Experience in leading FMEA sessions
• Proficiency in CAN/LIN/ETH tools like Vector CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape, etc.

Nice to have

• Master's degree

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• 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 electric vehicle challenges through technology like operating systems, zonal controllers, and cloud solutions.