Controls Software Engineer, Test & Automation
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As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary:
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Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Test and Automation Software Engineer to join our growing Energy, Storage & Distribution team. This role will be integral to the testing and integration of control software for key vehicle features, including high- and low-voltage battery and thermal control systems. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in computer or electrical engineering, with a keen interest in embedded software and a passion for ensuring high-quality products. This position requires a strong commitment to learning and applying software testing best practices, contributing to root cause analysis (RCA) efforts, participating in solution and risk assessments for over-the-air (OTA) updates, and actively contributing to test coverage improvements. This is a domain-oriented position that plays a vital role in validating the performance and reliability of our energy control and distribution software.
Responsibilities: Participate in the planning, development, and execution of software qualification tests at hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) levels. This includes:
- Developing and executing automated test scripts using established automation toolsets, following team guidelines.
- Contributing to the systematic tracking and reporting of software quality gaps, providing data for metrics per OTA release.
- Assisting in the investigation of new failures with developers to understand technical aspects and contribute to resolution efforts.
- Contributing to the evaluation of the quality of embedded software at SIL/HIL levels under supervision.
- Actively working to fix test scripts and identify potential root causes of new failures, including those resulting from developer errors, within assigned tasks.
- Assisting in the technical investigation of failures and collaborating with developers to understand root causes and suggest areas for test improvement.
- Providing clear updates on test execution status and progress on assigned tasks to the team.
- Contributing to the expansion of automated test coverage across SIL, HIL, and other automated test assets, working closely with senior engineers.
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or software engineering and 0-3 years of related professional experience.
- 1+ years of experience in an automated test development environment with a basic understanding of system interactions (hardware and software).
- Strong foundational knowledge of Python and an eagerness to learn and apply software test automation frameworks like Google Test and Pytest.
- Basic understanding of embedded programming languages C, C++, and a willingness to learn modern languages like Rust/Golang.
- Familiarity with software release and build processes (git/svn, Bazel/scons, gcc).
- Exposure to deploying embedded systems to target platforms (Linux, yocto, buildroot, docker, bitbake) is a plus.
- Basic understanding of microcontrollers.
- Familiarity with communication interfaces like CAN, LIN, UDS, and DoIP is a plus.
- Exposure to Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) concepts.
- Ability to use basic electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) for initial hardware-level troubleshooting under guidance.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with a willingness to learn and collaborate.
- Familiarity with software revision management control software like Git (local and cloud-hosted systems like GitLab or GitHub).
- An interest in learning about high voltage battery systems is a plus.
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Irvine, California Based Applicants: $107,000 to $133,700 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 employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.
Company Statements: 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 is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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.
Rivian 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.
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Rivian 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 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 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 affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, 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.