Senior Platform Integration Engineer
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies2 days ago
Base Salary
$135k - $202k/yr
Responsibilities
- Set technical direction for BSP integration, automated test execution, and HIL testing across multiple platforms.
- Define test plans, interface contracts, entry and exit criteria, launch gates, and release validation pipelines.
- Review pytest, LAVA, Labgrid, and Jenkins regression results and lead root-cause analysis of systemic or flaky failures.
- Lead hardware bring-up, smoke testing, validation testing, and debugging for new hardware revisions.
- Own Yocto-based CI test images and end-to-end platform integration through production release sign-off.
- Mentor integration and automation engineers through code, test plan, and test strategy reviews.
- Represent test coverage and integration readiness in roadmap, risk, escalation, and leadership reviews.
- Support on-site test bench setup, preproduction vehicle drives, and time-critical testing events.
Requirements
- A degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, or information systems, or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 7 years of professional embedded software experience, including BSP, bootloader, or kernel work and leadership in test automation and production-hardware verification.
- At least 4 years of hands-on Linux kernel and driver development, including device tree configuration and automated Linux testing.
- Strong C programming and debugging skills plus advanced Python and shell scripting for test frameworks, CI pipelines, and log parsing.
- Experience leading automated test infrastructure using pytest, LAVA, Labgrid, and Jenkins-driven HIL rigs across multiple platforms.
- Experience owning Yocto Project or equivalent build-system architecture and leading end-to-end integration testing through production release.
- Expertise in root-cause analysis for wireless, connectivity, and boot issues, including performance, stability, and interoperability testing.
- Ability to communicate clearly and influence cross-functional decisions without direct authority.
- Preferred experience includes automotive protocols, wireless and connectivity testing, infotainment diagnostics, telematics, cloud-connected features, fault injection, fuzzing, HIL benches, Android Automotive OS, Automotive Grade Linux, secure boot, firmware updates, and upstream contributions to Linux kernel, U-Boot, or Yocto projects.
- Preferred experience also includes dSPACE, NI, Vector, VTS, CTS, telemetry, logcat, OBD-II, UDS, SOVD, DTCs, and automotive ECU test equipment.
Benefits
- Full-time employees receive health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs, with offerings varying by country.
- The role may participate in an annual company performance bonus program and may be eligible for RSU equity subject to applicable plan terms.
- The position requires flexibility to travel for on-site test bench setup, vehicle drives, and time-critical testing.
About Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a 2024 joint venture building software and electrical architectures for software-defined electric vehicles. It develops in-vehicle operating systems, zonal controllers, connectivity, and cloud solutions used by Rivian and Volkswagen Group brands. The privately held company is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, and focuses on creating a shared platform that can be integrated and licensed across multiple vehicle programs.