Job Description

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:

Join our team in building an exciting new software-defined vehicle architecture, and help shape the future of automotive by contributing to one of the industry's most advanced platforms. We are specifically developing a modern, multilingual messaging framework and are seeking a talented and motivated engineer passionate about quality, automated testing, and systems integration. We appreciate individuals who take pride in their work, demonstrate a strong desire to learn, and thrive in collaborative environments.
Responsibilities:
Ensure the system under test and its interfaces function correctly in terms of functionality, performance, and reliability, primarily through an automated regression test suite integrated into CI/CD pipelines, with supplementary end-to-end verification that may include manual testing. Assume full ownership of the system under test, including designing, maintaining, and expanding automated test suites to ensure up-to-date test coverage. Collaborate closely with development teams and cross-functional stakeholders to thoroughly understand the system and its interfaces, and to develop comprehensive automation strategies and test plans. Coordinate with other testing teams to establish verification approaches for the entire ecosystem, clarifying component ownership and boundaries. Investigate, debug, and resolve complex system issues identified during testing. Log defects and verify implemented fixes

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline. A minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, Software Developer in Test, or Test Engineer, with participation in at least one full product development lifecycle. Proficient in Python, with experience in at least one additional programming language such as C/C++, Go, Rust, Java, or Kotlin. Demonstrated excellence with at least one established testing framework. Strong familiarity with software engineering principles, including development best practices and code review processes. Proven experience in non-UI level testing, such as messaging systems, protocol validation, and REST API testing. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to accurately identify faulty components when tests fail. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines to automate test execution. Proficiency with Git or similar version control systems.

Bonus Skills

Familiarity with UI-level testing tools, such as Appium or Selenium. Prior automotive experience.

Company Statements:
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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.

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