Senior IoT Full-Stack Software Engineer

Rivian
Irvine, CA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$135,100.0 - $168,900.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Software as a Service Cloud Computing Cyber Security Databases System Configuration Web Development Middleware Fraud Prevention and Detection Python (Programming Language) MongoDB
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NoSQL Object-Oriented Software Development Cloud Services Next.js Software Engineering SQL Databases Test Management TypeScript Data Storage Technologies ReactJS Hardware Testing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Backend Kubernetes Information Technology Docker

Job description

  • Own the development, security, and scalability of native, web and cloud assets.
  • Architect novel solutions using React, NextJS, and TypeScript.
  • Manage infrastructure and deployment of cloud services.
  • Design and optimize data storage solutions utilizing both MongoDB and SQL databases.
  • Implement middleware and backend services using Python.
  • Participate in full-stack systems integration, design reviews, and high-quality code reviews.
  • Balance buy-vs-build decisions with a strong bias toward scalable in-house SaaS and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
  • Collaborate with HIL and Embedded teams to roadmap next-gen applications and test management features., 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 us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologiesā€ may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (ā€œCandidate Personal Dataā€). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) record keeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

If you provide a mobile telephone number as part of your application or during the recruitment process, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use that number to contact you via SMS text message for recruitment-related purposes, including scheduling, logistics, and status updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of applying for or being considered for employment.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Python?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, * Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

  • 4+ years of professional industry experience in web development, validation, or automation roles.
  • Prior expertise in Automotive, Robotics, Embedded Systems or Hardware Testing is required.
  • Strong Python experience and a solid foundation in Object-Oriented Programming.
  • Professional experience with React, NextJS, TypeScript, and modern CSS frameworks.
  • Familiarity and prior experience managing cloud-native environments (AWS, Docker, k8s).
  • Experience configuring and querying both NoSQL (MongoDB) and Relational (SQL) databases.

Benefits & conditions

  • $135.1K - $168.9K * Offers Equity * Offers Bonus

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 candidate’s experience, skillset, qualifications, specific competencies, relevant education, and location., Total compensation packages for full-time positions 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.

About the company

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.

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