Staff Data Engineer, Audio - 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:

The Data Engineer (Audio) is responsible for procuring, preparing, and maintaining audio datasets for training, evaluation, and validation of Audio models, including Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) and Text-to-Speech (TTS) models. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data engineering, audio processing, and machine learning. 

Responsibilities:

●      Procure audio datasets from various sources, ensuring data quality and compliance with data privacy regulations

●      Preprocess audio data, including noise reduction, feature extraction, and data augmentation

●      Organize and maintain audio datasets in a structured and accessible format

●      Develop and implement data pipelines for efficient data processing and management

●      Collaborate with machine learning engineers to understand model requirements and provide tailored datasets

●      Monitor data quality and identify potential issues or biases in the datasets

●      Design and execute validation plans for Audio models, including ASR and TTS models

●      Evaluate model performance on different datasets and provide insights for model improvement

●      Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in audio data engineering and machine learning

●      Document data engineering processes and maintain clear documentation for future reference

Qualifications:

●      Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

●      3+ years of experience in data engineering, preferably with a focus on audio data

●      Strong knowledge of audio processing techniques and machine learning algorithms

●      Experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and data pipelines

●      Familiarity with data mining tools and technologies

●      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

●      Outstanding team player, capable of building consensus in a dynamic environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

●      Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure

●      Knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) and speech recognition technologies

●      Experience with audio annotation and labeling tools

●      Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team

●      Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Pay Disclosure:

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: 206,000 USD - 258,000 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.

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.