Senior Advanced Development Engineer

rivianvw.tech· Technology and Innovation
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🌍 Remote📍 Irvine, CaliforniaFullTime💰 USD 135K–169K/yr

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

As an advanced development engineer you will be responsible for the execution of early proof of concepts required to prove feasibility of new architectures or features. This includes the integration, commissioning, and on-going support of early mules, bucks, or benches required to demonstrate functionality. This role will be responsible for the leadership and execution of these proof of concepts but will work closely with domain experts as needed per project.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the design and build of advanced development bucks, mules, and benches

  • Lead integration of new components and software into advanced development test assets

  • Work hands on with early prototype integration

  • Test performance of early prototypes

  • Work closely with software and hardware engineers to mature proof of concepts

Qualifications

  • Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive systems, or related fields

  • At least 5 year of experience with automotive systems

  • Extensive hands-on experience with early prototypes

  • Familiarity with software development processes and debugging

  • Familiarity with ecu development and debugging

  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams

  • Willingness to travel

Total Rewards

Full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.

In addition to base salary, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies offers benefits tailored to the local market. For more information on the benefits available for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.

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.

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 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.

If you provide a mobile telephone number as part of your application or during the recruitment process, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use that number to contact you via SMS text message for recruitment-related purposes, including scheduling, logistics, and status updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of applying for or being considered for employment.

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Senior Advanced Development Engineer role at rivianvw.tech?
The listed salary for this Senior Advanced Development Engineer position at rivianvw.tech is USD 135K–169K/yr. This is a remote FullTime role.
Is the Senior Advanced Development Engineer job at rivianvw.tech remote?
Yes, this Senior Advanced Development Engineer position at rivianvw.tech is remote, with team members based in Irvine, California. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Senior Advanced Development Engineer role at rivianvw.tech full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Senior Advanced Development Engineer role in the Technology and Innovation department at rivianvw.tech.
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Senior Advanced Development Engineer
rivianvw.tech · 💰 USD 135K–169K/yr
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