Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Infotainment Connectivity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

. Perform board bring-up, verification, and debugging of automotive electronics .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesLead💰 $186,000 - $255,570 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Embedded Software Development, focusing on high-performance SoCs and automotive electronics. Proficient in validation strategies, debugging, and collaboration across teams to deliver quality embedded automotive products.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded Software DevelopmentHigh-Performance SoCsEmbedded LinuxC/C++ Coding SkillsBSP and Kernel Bring-Up

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Hard Skills

Embedded Software DevelopmentC/C++ Coding SkillsBSP and Kernel Bring-UpDebugging SkillsAutomotive Communication ProtocolsValidation StrategiesStress TestingPerformance OptimizationLinux/Android Kernel ConfigurationDevice Driver Interfaces

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

LauterbachOscilloscopeJTAGFlashing ToolsCI/CD Pipelines

Industry Keywords

Automotive ElectronicsECU IntegrationAutomotive InfotainmentISO 26262ARM ArchitectureEmbedded ToolchainsAutomotive Communication Protocols

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidLinuxPythonShell ScriptingC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform board bring-up, verification, and debugging of automotive electronics
Develop and execute comprehensive validation strategies for ECU subsystems
Design and implement stress tests for CPU, GPU, NPU, and multimedia subsystems
Analyze and optimize ECU system performance and identify bottlenecks and thermal limitations
Collaborate with hardware engineers, Validation & Test Automation teams, software architects, and engineers on ECU integration
Troubleshoot complex software and hardware issues at the ECU level
Create and maintain documentation for software designs, APIs, and test procedures
Work across organizations and teams to deliver high-quality embedded automotive products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field
8+ years' experience in Embedded Software Development
Strong hands-on experience with high-performance SoCs such as Snapdragon, NVIDIA Orin, MediaTek, or similar platforms
Proficiency in Embedded Linux, QNX, DriveOS, and hypervisor-based systems
Experience with Automotive Infotainment/Connectivity platforms and subsystems such as Camera/Display, Memory/Storage, GNSS, UWB, RF, A2B, and BT Audio
Good coding skills in C/C++
Understanding of Linux/Android, kernel configuration, device driver interfaces, and debugging tools
Strong BSP and kernel bring-up expertise, including Linux and U-Boot or equivalent bootloader
Experience using Lauterbach, Oscilloscope, JTAG, and flashing tools
Understanding of SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PCIe, and CAN protocols
Experience with Python and shell scripting
Knowledge of OS internals, ARM architecture, embedded toolchains, automotive communication protocols, ISO 26262, and CI/CD pipelines is preferred
Ability to communicate with peers, stakeholders, customers, technical leaders, and OEMs/ODMs
Excellent debugging skills and ability to work across organizations/teams
Current authorization to work in the United States is addressed in the application process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual company performance bonus program; annual bonus target of 15%
Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Health coverage
Retirement savings
Time off
Family planning programs
Hybrid work arrangement