Software Engineer, ES&D Low Voltage

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

. Implement and validate embedded software for battery and energy management systems .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeIrvine • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $107,000 - $147,050 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in embedded software development for battery and energy management systems, focusing on reliability, performance, and compliance with safety standards. Proficient in test-driven development and experienced in low- and high-voltage component integration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded Programming In CTest-Driven DevelopmentLow-Voltage Component DevelopmentHIL TestingCAN Communication Interfaces

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Hard Skills

Embedded Software DevelopmentBattery Management SystemsAutomated Unit TestingFault DetectionPower DistributionDC/DC ControlBattery Thermal ManagementAdvanced Battery State EstimationCode ReviewFeature Design Support

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

HIL Testing ToolsSIL Testing ToolsUnit Testing FrameworksCAN InterfacesLIN InterfacesUDS InterfacesDoIP Interfaces

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringComputer ScienceEnergy Management SystemsSafety ComplianceReliability Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and validate embedded software for battery and energy management systems
Develop low- and high-voltage features including power/current distribution, DC/DC and operational state controls, fault detection and recovery, range estimation, battery thermal controls and management, and advanced battery state estimations
Design scalable software focused on embedded-system reliability and performance
Write automated unit, SIL, and HIL tests for software components
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback
Support cross-functional teams in meeting safety and reliability compliance requirements
Support technical meetings reviewing feature design and performance
Support test plans to achieve design and validation goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent engineering or sciences
2+ years’ experience in embedded programming in C or C++
Proficiency in test-driven development with developer-driven coverage from HIL, SIL, and unit test targets
1+ years’ experience developing code for low- or high-voltage components in an integrated system
Experience with CAN, LIN, UDS, and DoIP communication interfaces
Strong interpersonal skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual company performance bonus program with a 5% annual target bonus
Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Health coverage
Retirement savings
Time off
Family planning programs