Senior Platform Integration Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

. Own the end-to-end BSP test and release lifecycle for vehicle compute and Infotainment/Connectivity ECU software .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesSenior💰 $146,900 - $201,950 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in embedded software development, particularly in BSP and kernel work, with a strong focus on automated testing and verification processes. Proficient in leading cross-team integrations and managing complex test infrastructures using advanced tools and methodologies.

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Embedded Software DevelopmentAutomated Testing InfrastructureLinux Kernel DevelopmentC ProgrammingTest Plan Design

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Hard Skills

BSP DevelopmentBootloader DevelopmentDevice Tree ConfigurationPython ScriptingShell ScriptingAutomated TestingRoot-Cause AnalysisFault Injection TestingHIL TestingAgile Delivery

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationInfluencing DecisionsMentorship

Tools & Technologies

PytestLAVALabgridJenkinsYocto ProjectDSPACENIVectorAndroid Automotive OSAutomotive Grade Linux

Industry Keywords

Automotive ProtocolsCANWi-FiBluetoothTelematicsCloud-Connected FeaturesInteroperability TestingDiagnostic TestingFirmware Update ValidationSecurity Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidCloudJenkinsLinuxPythonShell Scripting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end BSP test and release lifecycle for vehicle compute and Infotainment/Connectivity ECU software
Collaborate with software developers, systems integrators, hardware engineers, and quality assurance teams
Build, automate, and execute comprehensive test suites for every hardware revision and BSP release
Lead complex platform integrations and system-level debugging
Own cross-team technical decisions, automated test frameworks, and launch release gates
Provide technical management, code and test plan reviews, and mentorship to integration and automation engineers
Support time-critical test events, preproduction vehicle drives, and root-cause investigations
Set and review technical direction for BSP integration, automated test execution, and HIL testing
Define test plans, entry and exit criteria, launch gates, Yocto-based CI test images, and release validation pipelines
Review nightly regression, BSP, and HIL results using pytest, LAVA, Labgrid, and Jenkins
Lead hardware bring-up and smoke/validation testing for new hardware revisions
Define testable HAL interface contracts for application and middleware teams
Represent integration and test coverage readiness in roadmap, risk, and escalation reviews
Use AI tools responsibly for test case generation, test plan design, log parsing, and failure triage

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, or information systems, or equivalent professional experience
7+ years of professional embedded software experience, including BSP, bootloader, or kernel work, with leadership in test automation and verification on production hardware
4+ years of hands-on Linux kernel and driver development, including device tree configuration and automated testing on Linux
Strong C programming and debugging skills
Advanced Python and shell scripting for test frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and log parsing
Experience leading automated test infrastructure using pytest, LAVA, Labgrid, and Jenkins-driven HIL rigs across multiple platforms
Deep knowledge of the software test life cycle
Experience owning Yocto Project or equivalent build system architecture
Track record of leading cross-team platform integration and end-to-end testing from requirements through production release sign-off
Expertise in root-cause analysis for wireless, connectivity, and boot issues, including performance, stability, and interoperability testing
Clear written and verbal communication, with ability to influence decisions across teams without direct authority
Flexibility to travel for on-site test bench setup, vehicle drives, and time-critical testing
Working knowledge of automotive protocols and test methods, including CAN, CAN FD, Ethernet, PCIe, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth
Ability to analyze telemetry, logcat, and diagnostic data
Experience with wireless performance, coexistence, and interoperability testing across Wi-Fi, 5G, LTE, GPS, and Bluetooth
Diagnostic testing experience on infotainment platforms, including OBD-II, UDS, SOVD, fault logging, and DTCs
Understanding of end-to-end data routing, telematics, and validation of cloud-connected and mobile-app features
Experience setting multi-year test automation roadmaps or BSP verification strategies for automotive programs
Experience with fault injection, fuzzing, or coverage-guided testing of kernel and driver code
Experience with HIL benches and automated test equipment for automotive ECUs, including dSPACE, NI, and Vector
Experience with Android, Android Automotive OS, or Automotive Grade Linux test suites such as VTS and CTS
Experience with secure boot, firmware update validation, and security test methods
Upstream contributions to Linux kernel, U-Boot, or Yocto projects
Experience with Agile delivery, CI/CD automated gates, and test-driven development

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual company performance bonus program
Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Health coverage
Retirement savings
Time off
Family planning programs
Flexible work arrangement (hybrid)