Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Automotive & MobilityDirect Ashby career site

Software Engineer, Telematics

Location
Palo Alto, CA (Remote) · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
3+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
23 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Modern C++
  • embedded software
  • Linux
  • GTest
  • GMock

Also useful

  • Rust
  • Bazel
  • CAN
  • Ethernet
  • UDS
  • MQTT
  • gRPC

Stated benefits & perks

  • Health
  • Retirement savings

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer proficient in Modern C++ (C++20 and above) and/or Rust to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of operating system concepts and the ability to write efficient, high-quality code in resource-constrained environments. You will work on cutting-edge systems, develop robust unit tests (GTest, GMock), and contribute to high-impact embedded software projects.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software applications using Modern C++ (C++11 or later). Familiarity and experience with Rust is a plus.
  • Ensure code quality through comprehensive unit testing (GTest, GMock) and adherence to coding standards.
  • Develop and maintain software for embedded systems with expertise in operating system concepts (e.g., memory management, concurrency, multi-threading).
  • Optimize performance in resource-constrained environments.
  • Strong knowledge of embedded databases, TCP/IP stack, and middleware components such NATs, MQTT, HTTPs gRPC.
  • Work with data serialization technologies such as Protocol Buffers (Protobuf).
  • Implement communication protocols and security standards such as mTLS.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on embedded systems.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ or Rust
  • Strong background in distributed systems, networking, and real-time communication protocols (NATs, MQTT, HTTPs, gRPC).
  • Experience working with Linux-based systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities with a strong capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
  • Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with engineering and business teams.

Preferred skills

  • Familiarity with modern build systems such as Bazel
  • Experience working on vehicle communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, UDS).
  • Automotive industry experience or familiarity with automotive-grade software development is a plus.

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 17, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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