Staff Software Development Engineer in Test, Infotainment

Staff Software Development Engineer in Test, Infotainment 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 Infotainment QA team where you will play a crucial role in testing and ensuring the quality of infotainment firmware and functions across all stages of the development life‑cycle. Whether through automation, manual testing, or semi‑automated methods, you will help verify software to meet required standards and validate its functionality. Beyond testing, you may have to contribute to the building and enhancing of automation tools and infrastructure to support scalability. As a key member, you will not only validate infotainment systems, but also elevate standards by initiating improvements, identifying issues, collaborating across teams, and meticulously testing and verifying bug fixes until resolution. If you're passionate about QA, automation, and delivering high‑quality infotainment solutions, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of automotive technology. Responsibilities Develop and execute test plans and test cases for integration testing of software modules and components. Identify, analyze, and document defects encountered during integration testing both on sub‑system HILs and in vehicle. Work closely with developers to resolve issues and ensure defects are effectively addressed. Collaborate with other cross‑functional teams to understand product requirements and system architecture. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall testing processes and methodologies. Maintain test environments and ensure they are up‑to‑date. Design and implement automated integration tests to improve test efficiency and enable automated testing early in the development cycle. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or greater in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. 7+ years hands‑on experience integrating and testing automotive infotainment sub‑systems or similar consumer electronics devices. Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and techniques. Proficiency in using version control systems (e.g., git). Solid knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell scripting) for test automation. Comfortable with using POSIX‑based embedded systems; one or more of Linux, Android, QNX. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Ability to work independently, take initiatives and efficiently manage time and priorities. Experience working with android/adb. Automotive, CAN, and Ethernet experience is a plus. Experience with pytest, appium and other automation tools. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Vancouver, BC, Canada Based Applicants: $138,000 - $175,000 CAD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full‑time and part‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full‑time employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part‑time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. 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