Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Software Automation Engineer
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
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 the Infotainment or Vehicle Systems team as a Software Automation Engineer. You will be instrumental in improving and maintaining R | V Tech's automation library and designing software automation for end‑to‑end customer use cases. This role has a strong focus on coding and hands‑on automation work.
Responsibilities
Develop, design, and maintain software automation of end‑to‑end customer use cases.
Ensure the automation framework is robust and modular through utility files and structured tests.
Responsible for maintaining and improving the overall health and stability of the automation library.
Troubleshoot and debug issues in the automation framework and test cases.
Write test code to test for quality, robustness, and functional correctness, including edge cases.
Support and coordinate between QA engineers and the rest of the development teams to ensure growing test coverage.
The role should consistently consist of approximately 85% coding/automation work and 15% manual testing or test development.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
Experience: 2+ years of full‑time experience working as a software developer, SDET, or QA Engineer, heavily utilizing Python, is preferred.
Technical Skills:
Proven ability to develop high‑quality code in Python.
Experience with Pytest, Appium, or other automation frameworks and tools.
Familiarity with Git, Jira, and the software development lifecycle.
Experience with continuous integration tools, such as Jenkins.
Familiarity with Android and Linux systems.
Soft Skills: Strong teamwork, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
Pay Disclosure Salary Range for California‑Based Applicants: $116,300 - $145,400 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.
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. 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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
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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 the Infotainment or Vehicle Systems team as a Software Automation Engineer. You will be instrumental in improving and maintaining R | V Tech's automation library and designing software automation for end‑to‑end customer use cases. This role has a strong focus on coding and hands‑on automation work.
Responsibilities
Develop, design, and maintain software automation of end‑to‑end customer use cases.
Ensure the automation framework is robust and modular through utility files and structured tests.
Responsible for maintaining and improving the overall health and stability of the automation library.
Troubleshoot and debug issues in the automation framework and test cases.
Write test code to test for quality, robustness, and functional correctness, including edge cases.
Support and coordinate between QA engineers and the rest of the development teams to ensure growing test coverage.
The role should consistently consist of approximately 85% coding/automation work and 15% manual testing or test development.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
Experience: 2+ years of full‑time experience working as a software developer, SDET, or QA Engineer, heavily utilizing Python, is preferred.
Technical Skills:
Proven ability to develop high‑quality code in Python.
Experience with Pytest, Appium, or other automation frameworks and tools.
Familiarity with Git, Jira, and the software development lifecycle.
Experience with continuous integration tools, such as Jenkins.
Familiarity with Android and Linux systems.
Soft Skills: Strong teamwork, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
Pay Disclosure Salary Range for California‑Based Applicants: $116,300 - $145,400 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.
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. 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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
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