OTA Systems Architect

About this role

ABOUT US Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world. The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone. ROLE SUMMARY Over-The-Air Software Updates are at the core of RVT’s ability to rapidly develop and launch new variants and platforms in a scalable manner. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to define behaviors, manage requirements, and coordinate end to end development of subsystem features that contribute to the greater OTA feature RESPONSIBILITIES - Collaborate with stakeholders to intake system and user needs into user stories to drive the engineering development process for new features - Collaborate with system architects, developers, and test engineers to decompose high level architectural definitions into actionable and testable system requirements - Continuous maintenance of requirements and test cases based on those requirements as feedback is received from engineers, internal customers, and external customers. - Lead design and retrospective failure analyses on OTA features and systems - Arbitrating discussions to add new features and driving the addition of these new configurations through to production QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science/Engineering - 8+ years of experience working on complex, cross-functional, distributed software systems - 8+ years of experience developing application software in python - Experience with networked embedded systems (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, DOIP, ISOTP) - Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills - Experience working in a fast-paced, high growth environment Preferred Qualifications - Experience working in configuration management on a complex electromechanical product (Automotive, Aerospace, Defense) - Experience with systems engineering and common systems analysis practices such as DFMA, FTA, HARA - Experience with TCP/IP systems - Experience with remotely connected systems and/or software updates TOTAL REWARDS We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program. Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements. In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees — including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs https://rvtech.mybenefits.life/. External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board https://app.ashbyhq.com/internal/job-board/b10a9912-eb45-4a84-9a34-84b2a459923a. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status. 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