Staff Factory Software Integration Engineer

About Rivian and VW Technology

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

As the Staff Factory Software Integration Engineer, you will own the technical direction and end‑to‑end lifecycle of factory software integration and release for a key domain or group of manufacturing sites. You will define patterns, standards, and best practices across teams, leading complex cross‑functional initiatives that ensure high‑quality, reliable deployment of vehicle software into manufacturing. You will act as a senior technical mentor and culture carrier, aligning integration strategy with product and manufacturing objectives while partnering closely with VWG brand and plant stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical direction and roadmap for factory software integration and release within a defined domain (e.g., platform, product family, or group of plants), defining design patterns, code quality standards, and best practices across teams.
• Lead and govern the end‑to‑end execution of the vehicle software release lifecycle into manufacturing, from development completion through integration testing, deployment to plants, and post‑release monitoring.
• Design, evolve, and optimize the software build, CI/CD, and deployment pipelines used to deliver vehicle software and configurations to factory environments, ensuring consistent, reproducible, and efficient builds.
• Align factory software integration strategy with product, manufacturing, and business goals; define and track key metrics for release quality, reliability, and throughput.
• Tackle complex, cross‑functional integration and commissioning challenges spanning development, test, factory IT, manufacturing engineering, and external partners, driving structured problem‑solving and clear documentation of trade‑offs and decisions.
• Act as the principal technical point of contact for VWG brand and plant stakeholders on factory software integration topics, communicating status, risks, and mitigation plans and arbitrating trade‑offs when necessary.
• Mentor and coach other engineers, amplifying a culture of technical excellence, thoughtful communication, and psychological safety across the integration and release teams.
• Own the SDLC and technical health of factory integration services and tooling, driving improvements in reliability, performance, and observability across teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of release and integration processes (e.g., automation, validation strategies, rollout/rollback mechanisms) to increase release speed while safeguarding production.
• Partner with security, networking, and infrastructure teams to ensure that factory software integration solutions meet enterprise security, compliance, and scalability requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience working on complex, cross‑functional, distributed software systems.
• Demonstrated familiarity and hands‑on experience with the entire software development and release lifecycle.
• Deep proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Proven experience in designing and managing software build systems.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively arbitrate discussions and drive issue resolution.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and/or experience in a Technical Program Management role.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and abroad to the manufacturing facilities around 40% of the working time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with CI/CD systems, with GitLab CI/CD strongly preferred.
• Strong coding experience (e.g., Python, Bash, Groovy, Bazel, Make).
• Experience developing for embedded systems in C/C++/Rust/Golang/Python/Qt.
• Experience working in configuration management on a complex electromechanical product (Agricultural, Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing).
• Experience with systems engineering and common systems analysis practices.
• Experience with data reporting tools (Hex, SQL, Databricks, Snowflake, R).
• Experience with build systems and Linux builds (K8s, Linux, Yocto, Bitbake, Buildroot).
• Experience with remotely connected systems and tooling (SSH, HTTP, REST, gRPC).

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Total Rewards

Total compensation packages for this position include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.

In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage. For more information on RV Tech’s comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.

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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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