Software Engineer, ES&D Low Voltage

Location
Irvine, CA (Remote) · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
2+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
14 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Embedded programming in C or C++
  • Test-driven development
  • Automated testing (unit, SIL, HIL)
  • Experience with low or high voltage components in an integrated system
  • CAN, LIN, UDS, or DoIP communication interfaces
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Also useful

  • Battery and energy management system development
  • Cell balancing, state-of-charge, state-of-health, and state-of-power estimation
  • Thermal management controls
  • DC/DC converter and operational state controls

Summary

The Embedded Software Engineer at Rivian Volkswagen Technologies Group is responsible for implementing and validating embedded software for battery and energy management systems, developing features for both low and high voltage systems such as power distribution, fault detection, and advanced state estimations. The role involves designing scalable, reliable software architectures, writing automated tests, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and compliance with critical standards.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and validate embedded software for battery and energy management systems.
  • Develop one or more of the following features for the low and high voltage systems: power and current distribution, DC/DC and operational state controls, fault detection and recovery, range estimation, battery thermal controls and management, and advanced battery state estimations (e.g. cell balancing, state-of-charge, state-of-health, state-of-power etc.)
  • Design scalable software with a focus on the embedded system reliability and performance.
  • Write automated tests for the software components, using unit, Software/Hardware-in-the-Loop (SIL/HIL)
  • Participate in code reviews and provide feedback for high-quality solutions.
  • Support cross-functional teams to ensure safety and reliability compliance for respective features.
  • Support technical meetings with peers to review feature design and performance.
  • Support teams with their test plans to achieve design & validation goals.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent engineering or sciences.
  • 2+ years’ experience in embedded programming in C or C++
  • Proficient in test driven development with developer driven coverage from different test targets (HIL/SIL/Unit).
  • 1+ years' experience developing code for low or high voltage components in an integrated system.
  • Experience working with CAN, LIN, UDS, DoIP communication interfaces.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.

Total Rewards

We build the exceptional - and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.

Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.

In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees - including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site.

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.

Read the original posting

From Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 27, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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