Staff Integration & Test Software Engineer

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 In this role, you will be a member of the Platform Software Test Team, responsible for testing and validation of the core firmware platform used across Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ full portfolio of products. Using industry best practices, you will help define testing requirements and testing methods that will ensure we continue to raise the bar on the quality of the core firmware platform. Leveraging Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ field analytic pipelines, you will help to drive continuous monitoring and improvements to the core firmware platform. Responsibilities: - Design architectures and develop embedded software for ECU simulation and physical test assets. - Maintain automation and test frameworks at scale for usage in rapid engineering development and manufacturing environments. - Develop multi-tiered test-suites that ensure the detection of regressions. - Collaborate with base software firmware and test engineers to implement embedded solution simulations and testing gaps. - Come together with your peers to share ideas, ask why with an open and curious mind, and learn from each other's diverse perspectives to deliver great work as a team. - Shape the future of our automated testing and release strategies. - Partner with product management and engineering peers to design end-to-end user journeys that are verifiable through automated testing. Qualifications: - 8+ years of experience with Python scripting, including testing frameworks such as pytest. - 8+ years developing software for embedded products. - Solid understanding of development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and QA processes. - Experience with gitlabci or equivalent Continuous Integration systems. - Good team player with great communication skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment. 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. 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