Sr. Staff Product Security Architect - 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:

As a Sr. Staff Product Security Architect, you will help design systems and software for on-vehicle security for core vehicle software functions like OTA, diagnostics, and manufacturing. You will work closely with stakeholders from cross-functional teams to design those core security functions and build out requirements that drive development. You will also work closely with the various security development teams as an expert and build out code for these systems collaboratively and help ensure the spirit and function of the original design requirements are met. This role requires someone who can look at the big-picture needs of a software feature and help lay out a path to implement large, complex systems and get hands-on during development to see the feature to completion. This role reports to the Sr. Manager, Security Engineering.  

Responsibilities:

• Design security systems and solutions for connected vehicles and related products 

• Work with other teams and stakeholders to build security into features and products  

• Develop product security requirements that meet program needs while reducing risk

• Work with development teams to ensure they meet requirements and validate them for each release

• Continuously improve and adapt the security implementations to adapt to customer needs, program goals, and evolving technologies

• Write and maintain complex technical documentation for both developers and non-technical people 

• Drive complex multi-team, cross-functional projects across multiple programs

 

Qualifications:

Education - Preferred to have a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar field preferred or equivalent applicable industry experience 

 

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS)

• Significant experience with Python and C development, Go and Rust a plus. 

• Experience with automotive networking interfaces and protocols (CAN, UDS, etc.)

• Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and secure coding practices.

• 5+ years of experience working on embedded platforms

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, Wireless Technologies

Pay Disclosure:

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Bay Area, California Based Applicants: 265,000-331,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

 

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Irvine, California Based Applicants: 243,000-304800 (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.

Candidate Data Privacy

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. 

 

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.