About Us:
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.
The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.
Role Summary:
In this role, you will be a member of the Platform Software team, responsible for architecting, implementing, and integrating battery management platform software across Rivian’s controls boards. The platform includes drivers, operating systems, middleware, and application frameworks necessary for all aspects of vehicle controls. Through close collaboration with Hardware and Application Software teams, you will build the foundation of Rivian’s vehicle software.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and integrate the platform software layer for Rivian’s battery management system, from initial bring-up to shipping to customers, including drivers and middleware for several components, diagnostics and reactions.
• Design, develop and test safety critical diagnostics and reactions in close cooperation with the functional safety and system teams
• Collaborate with the hardware team on overall design, schematics, and hardware validation
• Work closely with other development and cross-functional team members such as Battery applications and Controls, Test and Integration, and Battery systems teams to ensure the platform is meeting application requirements

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in embedded software/firmware development, preferably with vertically integrated consumer products
• B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Expert C programming skills
• Embedded software development and optimization expertise
• Experience with battery monitoring firmware and/or power electronics
• Deep familiarity of Real Time Operating Systems (safeRTOS is a plus)
• Experience with development for function safety requirements (ISO-26262)
• Proficient with software development on microcontrollers and hardware bring-up
• Familiarity with multi-core, automotive grade microcontrollers
• Experience with software development for systems with live sensor inputs
• Hands-on experience debugging in real world environments with embedded diagnostics tooling such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG etc
• Team player with great communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
• Passionately motivated to take ideas from R&D phase to production
• Experience with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, UDS, and DOIP is a plus
• Familiarity with Battery Sensing / Monitoring ICs (adbms683x, TI-BQ, etc) is a plus

Pay Disclosure:
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California-Based Applicants: $135,100-179,040 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-Based Applicants: $108,200-$143,430 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)
Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Company Statements:

• Develop and integrate the platform software layer for Rivian’s battery management system, from initial bring-up to shipping to customers, including drivers and middleware for several components, diagnostics and reactions.
• Design, develop and test safety critical diagnostics and reactions in close cooperation with the functional safety and system teams
• Collaborate with the hardware team on overall design, schematics, and hardware validation
• Work closely with other development and cross-functional team members such as Battery applications and Controls, Test and Integration, and Battery systems teams to ensure the platform is meeting application requirement