Sr. Build

Sr. Build & Release Engineer, Infotainment & Connectivity Platform Join to apply for the Sr. Build & Release Engineer, Infotainment & Connectivity Platform role at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies. 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 seeking a highly motivated Sr. Build and Release Engineer to join our Infotainment and Connectivity Platform Software team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting and enhancing our build system infrastructure, primarily focused on the Yocto Project, Bitbake, and Android build system. You will own and drive initiatives that optimize build times, improve caching, streamline software packaging, and enhance the overall developer experience for our in-vehicle infotainment and telematics systems. This role would help the team solve some of their biggest development bottlenecks, by improving our caching infrastructure, streamlining our software packaging, and hardening our build system against intermittent errors. You will also have a hand in supporting development teams by upgrading system software, or by enforcing best practices in the build system. Responsibilities Develop and maintain a stable and fast Linux and Android build environment that seamlessly scales across multiple brands, vehicle models and variants of the Rivian-Volkswagen Joint venture. Use tools such as repo tools and Bazel to build, manage and distribute a large scale, distributed codebase across the entire Joint Venture. Design, implement and evolve our CI/CD pipelines to enhance developer experience and to meet the organization’s CI/CD goals. Review bitbake recipes and other build system software for best practices. Develop and maintain dashboards to track build metrics. Support developers with build system changes and package upgrades. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Experience with the Yocto Project, Bitbake and Android build system. Proficiency with Python and Bash scripting for build automation and tooling. Understanding of embedded system development workflows, cross-compilation, and debugging tools. Solid understanding of Linux operating systems and command-line tools. Experience with GitLab or Jenkins CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred). Familiarity with Bazel. Bonus Qualifications Experience with large-scale monorepos and strategies for code segregation. Experience with Qualcomm platforms. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: 147,000 USD - 184,000 USD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Salary Range/Hourly Rate for British Columbia Based Applicants: 108,000 CAD - 135,000 CAD (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 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. 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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