Senior Software Engineer for Automation and SIL Development

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

In this role, you will develop the test automation software for Rivian's EPC embedded software, and support Software-in-Loop development.

Responsibilities

• Whole life cycle of test automation platform development: Your responsibilities include architecting, design, implementation, deployment and continuous improvement of the scalable and robust test automation platforms that support efficient and comprehensive testing across various EPC software.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Implement CI/CD pipelines to ensure rapid and reliable deployment of automated tests in different environments.
• Automating Requirements-Based Testing: Implement the pipelines for requirements traceability, test coverage analysis, exporting and reporting and automating regression tests.
• Tool and Technology Selection: Evaluate and select appropriate tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of testing process.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, QA test engineers, and system architects, to understand testing requirements and integrate the automation platform seamlessly into the development pipeline. Effectively communicate with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, addressing concerns, and aligning the team with organizational goals.
• Problem Solving: Tackle complex technical challenges and provide strategic solutions to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the testing automation platform.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for the testing automation platform, including design specifications, guidelines, and procedures.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in software development and testing, with a focus on test automation and/or CI/CD pipelines
• Previous automotive experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in test automation development (e.g., Python, C#, Java).
• In-depth knowledge of test automation tools, frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong collaborative skills to work effectively with various teams, including software developers, QA engineers, and system architects.