Staff iOS Engineer

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 The Mobile & Consumer Platform team’s mission is to create marketing‑leading mobile applications and SDKs that offer deep and seamless integration with Rivian and VW Group vehicles, and are the primary digital touchpoint across the customer lifecycle. As a Staff Software Engineer you will be a technical leader for the design, development, testing, delivery, and support of this world‑class SDK and platform. Responsibilities Lead the development and testing of features for the RVT Mobile SDK, often on projects that cross engineering team boundaries. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including backend, QA, Product Management, and UI/UX Design teams. Automate tests and integrate with CI build pipelines to ensure high quality. Troubleshoot, triage, debug, and fix bugs where needed. Lead code and design reviews, mentor multiple engineers, and influence the team's software practices. Qualifications 8+ years of professional experience in mobile app development. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent. Proven ability to lead complex, multi‑person feature development for iOS using Swift. Deep expertise in Swift Combine, recognized as a clear expert by peers. Expert‑level understanding of setting up build pipelines, DevOps, and package management for SDK development, with the ability to create and define new processes. Experience with BLE integration and protobuf. Experience with Crashlytics, DataDog, or other monitoring tools. Experience architecting solutions with backend technologies such as gRPC or GraphQL, solving significantly difficult problems. Good understanding of software engineering best practices and Agile Development with Scrum. Excellent command of English, written and spoken. Nice to Have Experience with WebRTC streaming. Experience with SwiftUI framework. Automotive software experience. CCC Digital Key experience. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for British Columbia Based Applicants: $137,300 – $171,600 CAD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $186,000 – $239,300 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 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. Accessibility 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 . #J-18808-Ljbffr