Sr. Software Engineer – Camera, Computer Vision, and Embedded Systems - Rivian and VW Group Technology

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.

Role Summary:

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing Test and Validation team within the Camera, Computer Vision, Imaging, and AI division. In this role, you will drive critical testing and validation efforts across advanced camera systems, computer vision pipelines, GenAI model deployment, and embedded systems for our next-generation automotive solutions. Your expertise in low-level system profiling, firmware integration, and performance testing will directly impact the success of our products as we partner with multiple OEMs in the automotive sector.

 

If you have a strong background in embedded systems, a deep understanding of camera and imaging technologies, and a passion for testing and validation, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Low-Level System Profiling and Performance Testing and conduct comprehensive system profiling on embedded hardware components, including firmware and image signal processors, to identify performance bottlenecks, ensure thermal efficiency, and validate system stability under real-world automotive conditions.
• Test firmware and hardware integration to ensure seamless functionality across different camera models and embedded systems configurations.
• Execute long-duration and stress tests under various conditions to identify potential weaknesses in system stability and performance.
• Work closely with hardware and firmware engineers to understand system-level requirements and ensure hardware-software compatibility.
• Develop and execute HIL test setups to simulate real-world automotive conditions, validating camera system interactions within an emulated hardware environment to catch issues before deployment. Also implement SIL testing for embedded software and AI models to ensure robustness and compatibility before hardware integration.
• Test system behavior under simulated conditions to identify and resolve issues early in the development cycle.
• Validate the deployment and integration of AI models within firmware, ensuring compatibility, accuracy, and stability across different camera hardware configurations and OEM specification.
• Test and validate GenAI and computer vision models, ensuring accuracy, latency, and robustness across diverse environmental conditions, such as low light and high-motion scenarios.
• Develop and execute test cases for model training, deployment, and edge case handling.
• Write test automation scripts to automate unit, functional, stress and end to end testing

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in software or embedded systems testing, with a focus on camera systems, computer vision, or low-level firmware.
• Proficiency in embedded systems testing, including firmware, hardware interaction, and low-level performance profiling.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and tools commonly used in embedded and AI testing environments.
• Experience with hardware-software integration testing and knowledge of embedded software debugging.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
• Experience with performance and thermal profiling tools tailored to embedded systems.
• Ability to translate OEM specifications into detailed test plans and validation procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with OEM partners to understand and meet their testing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in the automotive industry or experience with safety-critical systems.
• Hands-on experience with testing frameworks used in imaging technology.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of pytest, gitlab CICD, jenkins
• AI/ML model testing, especially in GenAI or computer vision applications.

Pay Disclosure:

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: 146,900 USD - 184,000 USD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

Company Statements:

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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

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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. 

 

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. 

 

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