Sr. Software Systems Validation Engineers

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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Full time
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USA
11/08/2026
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Palo Alto, CA

Responsibilities

Conduct low-level system profiling and performance testing on embedded hardware, firmware, and image signal processors.
Identify performance bottlenecks, assess thermal efficiency, and validate system stability under real-world automotive conditions.
Test firmware and hardware integration across camera models and embedded system configurations.
Execute long-duration, stress, HIL, and SIL testing to identify weaknesses and validate embedded software and AI models.
Validate AI, GenAI, and computer vision model deployment across camera hardware, OEM specifications, environmental conditions, and edge cases.
Develop automated unit, functional, stress, and end-to-end test scripts and maintain validation and release-testing automation pipelines.
Translate OEM specifications into detailed test plans and validation procedures.
Collaborate with hardware and firmware engineers on system requirements, compatibility, debugging, and issue resolution.

Requirements

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
At least 2 years of experience as a systems engineer, embedded software developer, or in a related occupation.
Experience testing embedded or software systems involving camera systems, computer vision, and/or low-level firmware.
Experience with embedded and AI testing frameworks and tools, hardware-software integration testing, and embedded software debugging.
Experience translating OEM specifications into test plans and validation procedures and identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
Experience with embedded systems testing, firmware and hardware interaction, low-level performance and thermal profiling, diagnostics, and SOVD.
Experience with UDS (ISO 14229), OpenCV, TestRail, infotainment release testing, and OTA validation.
Proficiency with C/C++ and Python, automotive software integration, automation test development, and validation or release-testing pipelines.

Benefits

Full-time employees may be eligible for a company performance bonus and equity in the form of RSUs, subject to applicable terms and approvals.
Benefits include health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs, with offerings varying by country.
Domestic and international travel is required approximately 25% of the time.

Salary: $160k - $175k/yr

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies unite to pioneer sustainable mobility solutions, blending cutting‑edge electric vehicle engineering with advanced autonomous driving capabilities. Together, they develop next‑generation platforms that prioritize performance, safety, and environmental stewa...

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