Job Description

Staff Software Engineer - Vehicle Access Cloud Location Palo Alto, CA : 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: The Staff Software Engineer will serve as a technical leader and visionary, playing a pivotal role in defining and evolving the architectural roadmap for cloud backend systems supporting Vehicle Access Software across the entire vehicle lineup. This role is responsible for ensuring the secure, efficient, and reliable integration of user identity, access mechanisms, and vehicle systems at an organizational scale. As a staff engineer, you will drive complex technical initiatives, provide deep technical expertise and guidance to multiple engineering teams, and collaborate with cross-functional leadership to deliver highly scalable, performant, and secure solutions that align with long-term business objectives. Responsibilities:

• Lead architectural design and evolution of highly scalable, secure backend components for vehicle access software.
• Drive API development and standardization for secure data exchange across microservices, mobile, and embedded systems.
• Champion and implement best practices for scalability, reliability, performance, and security.
• Collaborate strategically with cross-functional leadership on complex integrations and initiatives.
• Partner with mobile device OEMs to define and drive software integration.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to senior engineers, leading design reviews.
• Identify and address systemic technical challenges, optimizing processes and improving system health.
• Define and maintain organizational technical documentation, including architectural roadmaps and API specifications
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years in software engineering, focused on high-performance, distributed microservices in the automotive or a related industry.
• Expert in Go, Python, or Java; extensive experience with AWS/Azure, Kubernetes, and Cloud HSM.
• Exceptional problem-solver, adept at navigating complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels.
• Proven ability to drive technical strategy and architectural decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
• Proficient in advanced DevOps practices, including infrastructure as code and automated deployments.
• Deep understanding of CCC Digital Key, Identity or Access Management Systems, and cybersecurity best practices.
Pay Disclosure: Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $186,000 - $232,500 USD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. Company Statements:

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 VW Group Technologies (“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) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies' service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

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