Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Infotainment Connectivity

Palo Alto, California · Remotefull time

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senior

$186k–$256k

H1B: no

rivianvw.tech Staff Embedded Software Engineer focusing on software stack for Design Verification of PCBAs & ECUs in Infotainment/Connectivity & Vehicle Access Segments. Collaborates with hardware engineers and validation teams to ensure seamless ECU integration and delivery of high-quality products.

Responsibilities

Instrumental with board bring-up, verification, and debugging of automotive electronics.
Familiarity with Linux build systems, device trees, and kernel driver development is essential.
Ability to communicate crisply with peers, stakeholders, customers, technical leaders, and OEMs/ODMs.
Validation & Testing: Develop and execute comprehensive validation strategies, Including: ○ Stress Testing: Design and implement rigorous stress tests for critical ECU subsystems (CPU, GPU, NPU, Multimedia subsystems) to identify performance bottlenecks, thermal limitations, and ensure system stability under extreme loads. ○ Performance Benchmarking: Analyze and optimize ECU system performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing efficient solutions.
Collaboration: Work closely with hardware engineers, Validation & Test Automation teams, and other software architects/engineers to ensure seamless ECU integration and delivery of high-quality products.
Troubleshooting & Debugging: Identify and resolve complex software and hardware issues at the ECU level, utilizing various debugging tools and techniques, with an ability to work across organizations/teams.
Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software designs, APIs, and test procedures.

Qualification

PlatformsOperating Systems & VirtualizationGood coding skills on C/C++Good understanding of Linux/AndroidExperience using LauterbachExperience with automotive-grade SoCs

Required

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
8+ years' experience in Embedded Software Development.
Platforms: Strong hands-on experience with high-performance SoCs such as Snapdragon, NVIDIA Orin, MediaTek, or similar platforms. Experience with automotive-grade SoCs is a significant plus.
Operating Systems & Virtualization: Proficient in Embedded Linux, QNX, DriveOS, and experience with hypervisor-based systems (e.g., Type-1 hypervisors, Gunyah, ACRN etc.)
Experience with Automotive Infotainment/Connectivity platforms preferably working with subsystems like Camera/Display, Memory/Storage Subsystem, GNSS, UWB, RF, A2B, BT Audio
Good coding skills on C/C++.
Good understanding of Linux/Android, kernel configuration, device driver interfaces, debugging tools, etc.
Strong BSP and kernel bring-up expertise (Linux, U-Boot or equivalent bootloader)
Excellent debugging skills with an ability to work across organizations/teams.
Experience using Lauterbach, Oscilloscope, JTAG, Flashing Tools, etc.
Good understanding of interface/communication protocol stacks (SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PCIe, CAN), and board bring-up.
Experience with scripting languages (Python, shell). Preferred Skills: