Hiring: Staff Software Systems Engineer Company: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies Location: Irvine, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:57:08 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : CI/CD, Data Pipeline, Databricks, Datadog, Embedded Systems, Firmware, Grafana, Requirements Management About the job Experience: •6+ years of experience in software quality engineering, with demonstrated ownership of quality frameworks in a complex embedded or systems software environment. Required Skills: •Define and maintain the software quality framework for RV Tech, code coverage standards, static analysis policy, and release quality gates, ensuring consistent application across Rivian and VWG vehicle programs. •Lead the adoption and enforcement of static code analysis standards across firmware and software domains; define violation justification workflows and manage burndown plans aligned to program milestones. •Define and drive code coverage standards for newly developed code, including CI/CD pipeline integration, threshold enforcement policy, and deviation handling. •Partner with software development leads, domain engineers, and program managers to translate quality requirements into actionable engineering plans with clear milestones and accountability. •Identify and surface quality risks early; own escalation paths and drive mitigation strategies that protect program schedules and product integrity. •Partner cross-functionally with VWG/Rivian counterparts to align quality processes, tooling, and metrics across the joint venture, ensuring a unified standard for software-defined vehicle delivery. •Champion quality as a shared engineering discipline - develop documentation, how-to guides, and training materials that build team-wide capability and reduce dependency on centralized QA. Qualifications: •BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field. •Applied hands-on capability in static analysis tools and coding standards (e.g., MISRA C). •In-depth knowledge of code coverage concepts and CI/CD pipeline integration for quality gate enforcement. •Proven ability to define quality metrics, build dashboards, and communicate data-driven insights to technical and executive audiences. •Knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and their implications for software testing and structural coverage requirements. •Operational familiarity with cybersecurity (R155/CSMS) or OTA/software update management (R156/SUMS) regulatory frameworks. •Proficiency with data pipeline and dashboard tooling (e.g., Databricks, Datadog, Grafana) for centralized quality reporting. •Prior experience in a joint venture or multi-stakeholder environment, with demonstrated ability to align teams across organizational boundaries. Compensation: •$171,100 - $235,300 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!