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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. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies Canada is proud to be a Great Place To Work® Certified company — 92% of employees at RV Tech Canada say it is a great place to work, compared to 60% at a typical company. ROLE SUMMARY As we develop a fully integrated experience in our R1 and future vehicle lines, we need Software Engineers to help raise the bar for mission critical in-vehicle applications. Our diverse team shares an innate curiosity for the world, a willingness to see things differently, and a passion for getting things done. We never stand still in our pursuit of progress, and we’re looking for the best and brightest talent to accelerate our vision toward future mobility. RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop best-in-class in applications for in vehicle user experience, with a focus on mission critical user interfaces - Create progressive, intuitive, and reliable applications for the Rivian in-vehicle experience - Collaborate with the UX/UI Team and Studio Team to realize beautiful, cutting-edge UI and seamless integration with 2D and 3D content - Test the in-vehicle experience in the lab and in Rivian prototype vehicles - Troubleshoot and resolve issues found during testing - Help drive research into new technologies and interfaces - Collaborate with other divisions in understanding and sharing technology roadmaps, portfolios, and intellectual property QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field - 8+ years of experience with software development life cycle experience, from requirements gathering through to implementation and maintenance - 7+ years of years of experience with any of the following: C++, Rust, Java or Kotlin - Experience with Android application frameworks - Experience with Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS) Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of the Functional Safety requirements, regulatory compliance, and best practices for automotive software development - Experience with Qt, including Qt Safe Renderer, in an automotive environment - Deep understanding of user-friendly, immersive, reactive user interface development TOTAL REWARDS We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program. Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements. In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees — including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs rvtech.mybenefits.life. External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (rivianvw.tech). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board app.ashbyhq.com. 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 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) record keeping; (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. If you provide a mobile telephone number as part of your application or during the recruitment process, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use that number to contact you via SMS text message for recruitment-related purposes, including scheduling, logistics, and status updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of applying for or being considered for employment. Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) assets.ctfassets.net and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) assets.ctfassets.net for more information. -- Please note this job posting represents an open, active vacancy. Additionally, we are not currently accepting applications from third party application services.

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Develop best-in-class in applications for in vehicle user experience, with a focus on mission critical user interfaces
Create progressive, intuitive, and reliable applications for the Rivian in-vehicle experience
Collaborate with the UX/UI Team and Studio Team to realize beautiful, cutting-edge UI and seamless integration with 2D and 3D content
Test the in-vehicle experience in the lab and in Rivian prototype vehicles
Troubleshoot and resolve issues found during testing
Help drive research into new technologies and interfaces
Collaborate with other divisions in understanding and sharing technology roadmaps, portfolios, and intellectual property
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience with software development life cycle experience, from requirements gathering through to implementation and maintenance
7+ years of years of experience with any of the following: C++, Rust, Java or Kotlin
Experience with Android application frameworks
Experience with Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS)
Please note this job posting represents an open, active vacancy. Additionally, we are not currently accepting applications from third party application services.

Nice-to-haves

Knowledge of the Functional Safety requirements, regulatory compliance, and best practices for automotive software development
Experience with Qt, including Qt Safe Renderer, in an automotive environment
Deep understanding of user-friendly, immersive, reactive user interface development

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