Senior Software Engineer

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.

Security Manufacturing Engineering is at the core of our ability to deliver secure, trusted

products. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to drive high-impact security initiatives across the vehicle life cycle, balancing security objectives with business velocity. This

role requires someone who can see the complete picture - from firmware to cloud services - and

make pragmatic decisions, work with a variety of stakeholders, and drive projects to completion.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Service teams to integrate security requirements and controls into vehicle production and service processes
• Define and implement security requirements for manufacturing tools, diagnostics, and service procedures
• Conduct security reviews and audits of the manufacturing and service environments
• Triage and resolve security issues identified during manufacturing, delivery, and service operations
• Drive end-to-end execution of vehicle security initiatives across software and hardware domains, taking on development, integration, and test responsibilities to ensure timely delivery
• Design and implement security features that enable scalable development practices
• Arbitrate cross-functional discussions to ensure security controls are effective yet practical, finding solutions that work for all stakeholders
• Work with product teams to integrate security early in the development lifecycle, providing guidance on secure design patterns and potential risks
• Build and maintain security platforms and tools that enable manufacturing and service to securely build and maintain vehicles
• Champion security automation initiatives to scale security practices across a growing fleet and product portfolio

• Programming experience in Python, Go, Rust or similar
• Strong linux knowledge - Primarily Debian and similar (setup, configuration, and monitoring)
• Understanding of cryptographic principles and secure communication protocols
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for building and deploying secure, scalable services
• Comfortable digging into unfamiliar deeply technical topics in broad systems involving vehicles, factory infrastructure, and backend systems
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in technical field, engineering discipline or related security engineering role

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with embedded systems and their security mechanisms
• Experience working in a regulated industry (automotive, medical, aerospace) with
• complex connected products
• Experience with AWS and cloud orchestration

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 Tech’s 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 (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board (https://internal-careers-rivian.icims.com/).

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 us at [email protected].

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Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) 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 (“Candidate Personal Data”). 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) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 

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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. 

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