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Senior Connectivity Software Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026
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.

Role Summary

We are building an exciting software defined vehicle architecture and looking for highly skilled and motivated software engineers to join our Wireless Software team. More specifically we are building a highly complex and distributed connectivity software stack along with 5G and Wi-Fi SW applications and are looking for someone with strong wireless experience and proficient in modern C to help grow our team’s capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and maintain Cellular and Wi-Fi software applications on POSIX systems (C , Python).
  • Design and Implement state machines for control, data and voice services for 5G/Wi-Fi modules.
  • Develop object-oriented designs, abstraction layers, middleware and system services for embedded Linux systems.
  • Define and implement good power, connection and network policy management for various network scenarios.
  • Develop algorithms for smart link quality detection in often ambiguous radio environments.
  • Ensure code quality through comprehensive unit testing (GTest, GMock), system-testing and adherence to coding standards.
  • Effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive project success.

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering
  • 4 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Strong in C programming.
  • Python and shell scripting experience.
  • Experience in wireless technologies (Cellular or Wi-Fi).
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP suite, memory management and file systems.
  • Good understanding of ARM processors, toolchains, and Linux OS.
  • Strong first principles thinking along with excellent analytical, debugging and problem solving skills.

Nice To Have

  • Cellular 4G/5G or Wi-Fi development experience.
  • Prior experience in embedded linux systems and networking.
  • Prior experience in Android software development (Kotlin or Java).

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $147,000 - 185,000 USD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides 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.

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 VW Group Technologies (“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) recordkeeping; (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.

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

Salary : $147,000 - $185,000

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