Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Staff iOS Engineer
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Staff iOS Engineer – Rivian & 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 and create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, and more sustainable for everyone.
Role Summary As part of the Mobile & Consumer Platform team, you will help create marketing‑leading mobile applications and SDKs that offer deep and seamless integration with Rivian and VW Group vehicles. You will be a technical leader for the design, development, testing, delivery, and support of a world‑class SDK and platform, working with cross‑functional teams, implementing best practices, and driving excellence through clean architecture, frequent releases, proactive testing, and effective monitoring.
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.
Automate tests and integrate with CI build pipelines to ensure high quality.
Troubleshoot, triage, debug, and fix bugs as 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 build pipelines, DevOps, and package management for SDK development; capacity 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.
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 for British Columbia based applicants: $137,300 – $171,600 CAD. Salary Range for Palo Alto, California based applicants: $186,000 – $239,300 USD. 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, 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 on 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, 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.
Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for purposes such as tracking interactions with our recruiting system, improving our application and recruitment process, assessing you and your application, conducting employment, background and reference checks, establishing an employment relationship, complying with legal obligations, and maintaining security. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with internal personnel who have a need to know, affiliates, and service providers. It may transfer or store your data internationally, including to the United States, Canada and the European Union, and under applicable laws and regulations. Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice for more information.
Additional Information We are currently not accepting applications from third‑party application services. If you have a disability or limitation covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or other laws, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
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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 and create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, and more sustainable for everyone.
Role Summary As part of the Mobile & Consumer Platform team, you will help create marketing‑leading mobile applications and SDKs that offer deep and seamless integration with Rivian and VW Group vehicles. You will be a technical leader for the design, development, testing, delivery, and support of a world‑class SDK and platform, working with cross‑functional teams, implementing best practices, and driving excellence through clean architecture, frequent releases, proactive testing, and effective monitoring.
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.
Automate tests and integrate with CI build pipelines to ensure high quality.
Troubleshoot, triage, debug, and fix bugs as 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 build pipelines, DevOps, and package management for SDK development; capacity 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.
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 for British Columbia based applicants: $137,300 – $171,600 CAD. Salary Range for Palo Alto, California based applicants: $186,000 – $239,300 USD. 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, 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 on 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, 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.
Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for purposes such as tracking interactions with our recruiting system, improving our application and recruitment process, assessing you and your application, conducting employment, background and reference checks, establishing an employment relationship, complying with legal obligations, and maintaining security. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with internal personnel who have a need to know, affiliates, and service providers. It may transfer or store your data internationally, including to the United States, Canada and the European Union, and under applicable laws and regulations. Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice for more information.
Additional Information We are currently not accepting applications from third‑party application services. If you have a disability or limitation covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or other laws, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
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