Senior Software Infrastructure Engineer, Build & Release

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 We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer proficient in modern build systems and CI/CD to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Bazel, Yocto, Gitlab and the ability to write efficient, high-quality code in Linux environments. You will work on increasing the efficiency of the entire organization by building and automating multiple tools and systems used every day by hundreds of engineers. RESPONSIBILITIES - Design, build and manage a comprehensive build system using Bazel and Yocto to facilitate the development of linux images, services and libraries - Develop GitLab CI/CD pipelines to ensure build stability and quality - Develop Gitlab CI/CD pipelines to enable release management of linux images, services and libraries to multiple customers - Inclusion of various static analysis tools such as clang-tidy, clang-format and valgrind into the build system to ensure code quality - Enable validation of all services and libraries by ensuring integration of unit test frameworks such as Gtest and Gmock into the build system QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications: - BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. - Experience with the Bazel, Yocto, Bitbake and Makefile - Strong Git skills (repo tools, submodules, git-lfs) - Proficient with Linux/Bash/Python - Passion for build systems and CI/CD Preferred Qualifications - Gitlab/GitHub/Jenkins CI experience - Arm64 (OSX/embedded) cross compilation experience - Universal Package Management (Conda) - Rust Dependency Management (Cargo/Crates) - Python Dependency Management (Pip) - Virtualization Environment Experience (Docker/Podman) 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. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. CANDIDATE DATA PRIVACY Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies” may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) record keeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Techno