Job Description

Rivian is seeking a Staff HIL Software Engineer to architect and own the verification strategy for automotive software solutions, driving quality and reliability through advanced Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) platforms and test automation processes.

Requirements

8+ years of Embedded/Platform Software testing experience.
Proficiency in scripting and programming (Python, Bash, C, C++).
Proficiency in Linux or QNX environments.
Knowledge of Socket Programming, TCP/IP, and HTTP.
Experience in testing automotive ECUs and protocols like CAN and Ethernet.
Board-level testing proficiency.
Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab and Jenkins.
Self-motivated with cross-functional collaboration skills.
Adaptability to dynamic development and accelerated hardware production timelines.
Excellent communication, testing, and troubleshooting abilities.
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

Responsibilities

Architectural Ownership: Proven experience in designing, developing, and owning highly scalable and reliable Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test automation frameworks.
HIL Platform Expertise: Expert management, optimization, and upgrading of complex, performance-critical HIL test platforms.
CI/CD Integration Leadership: Deep command of integrating HIL systems into CI/CD pipelines to fully automate software integration, testing, and deployment.
Strategic Test Development: Ability to translate detailed embedded software requirements into comprehensive test plans and QA documentation.
Process Definition: Experience establishing and refining world-class QA processes and automated pipelines.
Operational Excellence: Direct oversight of automated regression test execution.
Feature Validation Partnership: Successful collaboration with software teams to validate new features through lab-based bench testing.
Advanced Debugging & Resolution: Tracking, verification, and closure of all defects.
Automation Scripting Mastery: High proficiency in creating and enhancing test automation scripts.
Release Readiness Reporting: Providing clear, data-driven status.