Senior Software Engineer in Test

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

Join our Mapping QA team, where you will assume a pivotal role in the testing and quality assurance of our mapping software. Utilizing automation, manual testing, or semi-automated methods, you will contribute to the verification of software against established standards and the validation of its functionality.

In addition to testing, you may be required to contribute to the development and enhancement of automated tools, internal tools, and infrastructure to support scalability. As a team member, your responsibilities will extend beyond the validation of mapping applications, encompassing the initiation of improvements, the identification of issues, collaboration across teams, and the meticulous testing and verification of bug fixes until resolution.

If you are passionate about QA, automation, the development of internal tools, and the delivery of high-quality consumer solutions, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of automotive technology.

Responsibilities

• Testing vehicle mapping and charging applications on Android based automotive devices
• Ability to understand and debug complex systems.
• Enjoy driving and identifying gaps on the map, navigation and charging.
• Creating and continuing improving test plans to test release builds and coordinating with development engineers to release the builds on schedule to the market.
• Performing cloud testing and ensuring seamless interaction with the automotive apps
• Designing and developing internal tools to test vehicle firmware, cloud and mobile app, such as Appium based automation frameworks, API Testing Framework, vehicle simulator, software to control hardware, and IOT devices
• Architecting and developing DevOps pipelines using various tools : AWS, Jenkins, Gitlab, Docker and more.
• Collaborating with the product and the development teams to create test plans and test cases for app features, Ensuring quality and performance of application to specifications.
• Identifying potential problems and working with developers to resolve application bottlenecks.
• Supporting failure analysis and root cause analysis for test and integration issues.
• Maintaining electronic parts and equipment on test benches and test vehicles.
• Growing your skills with continual learning, workshops, conferences, and talks.

Qualifications

Preferred Skills

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range / Hourly Rate for Palo Alto Based Applicants : 146,000 USD - 183,000 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 and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full-time employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

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

Candidate Data Privacy

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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with 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; Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

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

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