Sr. Software QA Engineer

$117,200 - $146,500/Yr

Rivian - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Palo Alto, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Software QA Engineer at Rivian will be a key member of the Future Programs group, focusing on embedded firmware and software development for next-generation products. This role involves collaborating with embedded software development engineers throughout all stages of program development, ensuring the quality, reliability, and safety of software systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed test strategies and processes ensuring coverage for performance and safety traction-based systems.
• Design and implement test automation framework for continuous integration and testing pipelines.
• Oversee the design and execution of automated regression testing.
• Manage SIL and HIL test environments, playing a critical role in SW/HW integration.
• Manage and oversee the entire SW release process, identifying fixes and resolutions before deployment.
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Initiate improvements for QA metrics and processes.
• Report QA results, issues, and risks.
• Work with cross-functional groups to determine hardware testing needs and support testing and validation efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or other relevant fields.
• 4+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, embedded software/firmware development, preferably with vertically integrated consumer products.
• Experience with embedded systems and real-time software testing, preferably in automotive/traction systems.
• Experience in C/C++, Python, and scripting in test automation.
• Experience in CI/CD automation workflows (Jenkins or similar).
• Familiarity with UDS or XCP protocols.
• Expertise in various protocols and their physical layers (I2C, SPI, CAN, CAN-FD, USB-PD etc).
• Familiarity with real-time operating system platforms, ideally in functional-safety critical applications.
• Familiarity with hardware/software architecture selection with cost and performance tradeoffs (OS, MCU, etc… selection).
• Passion for and demonstrated proficiency in working with cross-functional hardware & software teams.
• Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.

Benefits

• 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, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.