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Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity (Infotainment Platform)


Company : Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies


Location : Vancouver, British Columbia


Created : 2026-02-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotives next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, were 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, well map a new way forward. Working together, well create a future thats more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone. Role Summary The Infotainment Platform team at Rivian Volkswagen Technologies is developing the next-generation, Android-based in-vehicle experience that will be deployed across all future electric vehicles in the Rivian and Volkswagen Group portfolios. Our platform, built on powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon hardware, integrates numerous complex subsystems, from Audio and Display to the Kernel and Hypervisor. We are establishing a new Engineering Productivity (EngProd) team to build the tools and automation that will empower our developers to build and ship high-quality software faster. As a Software Engineer on this team, you will be instrumental in developing the test frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and developer tools that form the backbone of our engineering process. You will work across the entire software stack, collaborating with various sub-teams to create a seamless and efficient development environment. Responsibilities Develop Automation Frameworks: Design, build, and maintain robust and reusable automated test frameworks for unit, integration, and system-level testing. Implement Test Cases: Write clean, reliable, and maintainable automated tests for a wide range of infotainment features and subsystems. Enhance CI/CD Pipelines: Integrate automated tests into our CI/CD pipelines and work to improve their speed, reliability, and efficiency. Build Developer Tools: Create and maintain tools and scripts that enhance developer productivity, streamline workflows, and simplify debugging. Analyze and Debug: Triage and debug test failures, analyze test results to identify performance bottlenecks and quality gaps, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues. Maintain Test Infrastructure: Support the setup and maintenance of our hardware test labs and device farms, ensuring our automation has reliable access to physical targets. Qualifications BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 0-5 years of professional experience in software development or test automation. Strong programming skills in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash) and one compiled language (e.g., C++, Java). Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks like pytest, GoogleTest, Espresso, or similar. Background in embedded systems and one or more of Audio/Video/Camera/Graphics/Display/Kernel/Hypervisor Solid understanding of Linux/Android development environments and debugging tools. Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Android Automotive OS or the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). Experience testing software that interacts directly with hardware. Experience with Qualcomm tools (QXDM, QPST) and chipsets. Familiarity with automotive hardware interfaces (CAN bus, Automotive Ethernet). Pay Disclosure Salary Range for Vancouver Based Applicants: 108,200 CAD - 143,430 CAD The posted salary represents the lowest and highest ranges RV Tech reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position. Any posted salary range pertains only to the estimated starting pay for the role. Actual starting pay is based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidates experience, skillset, qualifications, specific competencies, relevant education, and location. Total Rewards Total compensation packages for this position include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity. In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage. For more information on RV Techs comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site. External candidates can apply for this role through the RV Tech Careers site. If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board. Equal Opportunity Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email [email protected]. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes. This data may be used for tracking interactions, carrying out and improving our application and recruitment process, establishing an employment relationship, complying with legal obligations, recordkeeping, ensuring security, and other purposes as permitted by law. We may share your Candidate Personal Data with internal personnel, affiliates, and service providers, including background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Your data may be transferred internationally. Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice for more information. 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