Job Description

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 Our team develops a suite of custom software tools to support our test and development, manufacturing, and service teams during the vehicle development lifecycle. Come join our mission to support production ramp, improve manufacturing quality, and provide insights to our internal partners with API services and user interfaces. You will have the opportunity to join a growing team driving software architecture, design, and implementation for a ground-up diagnostics tool enabling the next generation of vehicle designs through data-driven decision making and lessons learned. Be part of our mission to drive overall excellence. We are looking for the best talent to come join our team of exceptional engineers. If you are humble with a bias toward action, ready to take on the unknown, and looking to build something that has never been done before, we are excited to talk to you! This position will be located at either Palo Alto, CA or Irvine, CA or Normal, IL and report into Sr. Staff Tech Lead Manager of Software and Systems. Responsibilities Participate in next generation vehicle tool development from prototype to end of life. Develop reactive user interfaces for several personas. Build and optimize highly reliable, scalable, and distributed micro-services. Use automation as an opportunity to reduce roadblocks and achieve deliverables. Build and iterate on design mocks and wireframes, ensuring user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces Ensure the technical feasibility of ui/ux designs and optimize applications for performance and scale. Implement best practices for front-end development, including code reviews testing, and performance optimization Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field Experience with front end development and TypeScript / JavaScript frameworks (React.js/Redux) 3+ years of professional experience in front-end development, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work on complex web applications. Proficiency in React, Redux, and related technologies. In-depth understanding of the presentation layer, including CSS pre-processors (Sass, LESS), CSS-in-JS (Styled Components, Emotion), and design systems. Ability to work closely with designers and understand the principles of responsive design, accessibility (WCAG standards), and user-centered design. Experience with front-end performance optimization techniques, such as lazy loading, code splitting, and minimizing render times. Strong experience with front-end testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library) and debugging tools (Chrome DevTools). Proficient in using Git and Git workflows. Experience with REST and GraphQL APIs Experience with asynchronous code Systematic troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis experience Knowledge of Agile Development of Accessible Software Tools Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes. Experience with Event/Data streaming (NATs) Experience with Amazon Web Services Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, etc Experience with authentication and identify management Experience with bus standards such as CAN;DoIP;FlexRay, LIN Knowledge of UDS ISO-14229 / ISO-15765 / SAE J1979 / J2534/FuSA;ISO-2626 Exposure to manufacturing processes Professional experience with PLCs Pay Disclosure Salary Range for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $146,900 - $183,600 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Salary Range for irvine, California Based Applicants: $135,000 - $168,900 (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 employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment. 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 [email protected]. 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 note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.