Staff Software Engineer, Vehicle Access Cloud

The role

The Staff Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain cloud backend systems for Vehicle Access Software. This role involves leading architectural decisions, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.

What you will do

• Lead the design, implementation, and deployment of backend components for vehicle access software.
• Develop APIs for secure data exchange between backend micro services, mobile devices and embedded systems.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, performance, and security of services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate connected services.
• Partner with mobile device OEMs to integrate the software with their platforms.
• Provide technical guidance, mentor junior engineers, and conduct code reviews.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize processes.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including architectural designs and API specifications.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on building high-performance microservices in the automotive or related industry.
• Proficiency in Go, Python, or Java.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and Kubernetes, as well as Cloud HSM environments.
• Strong DevOps skills for deploying scalable services on AWS or other leading cloud platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with CCC Digital Key infrastructure
• Familiarity with Identity Management Systems
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices

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 the challenges of electric vehicles through technology like operating systems, zonal controllers, and cloud and connectivity solutions.