Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of embedded systems for Vehicle Access with a focus on security, reliability, and performance
• Design and implement system-level features like phone-as-key, defining architecture and interfaces across ECUs, mobile, and cloud
• Lead cross-functional technical work with security, mobile, cloud, UX, hardware, and manufacturing teams
• Develop and maintain embedded C/C++ and optionally Rust code for safety-critical applications
• Work with UWB, NFC, networking, and security protocols to ensure secure and reliable vehicle access
• Drive the technical roadmap and make key architectural decisions for the vehicle access domain
• Ensure high quality through automated testing, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines
• Mentor and support senior and junior engineers

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in embedded system development
• Strong expertise in C/C++
• Experience with security-critical systems, networking, and protocol development
• Strong understanding of system-level development and vehicle security standards
• Ability to work independently on complex, cross-functional projects
• Excellent command of English

Preferred Qualifications

• Rust experience
• Experience in automotive access systems and security protocols
• Previous experience leading technical teams in embedded development at a domain or platform level

About the Company

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that sets the standards for software-defined vehicles, including operating systems, zonal controllers, and cloud connectivity.