Software Systems Engineer
US$171,000 – US$235,500 / yr base salary
Posted 8 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Staff Software Systems Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$171,000 – US$235,500 / yr |
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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. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.
Role Summary
As a Staff Software Quality Engineer, you will own the definition, implementation, and continuous improvement of RV Tech’s software quality framework across vehicle programs. You will work at the intersection of engineering rigor and cross-functional collaboration - partnering directly with software development teams, domain architects, and program leadership to embed quality practices into every stage of the software lifecycle. This is a hands-on technical role that requires both the depth to define measurable quality standards and the influence to drive adoption across a large, fast-moving organization.
Responsibilities
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Define and maintain the software quality framework for RV Tech, code coverage standards, static analysis policy, and release quality gates, ensuring consistent application across Rivian and VWG vehicle programs.
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Lead the adoption and enforcement of static code analysis standards across firmware and software domains; define violation justification workflows and manage burndown plans aligned to program milestones.
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Define and drive code coverage standards for newly developed code, including CI/CD pipeline integration, threshold enforcement policy, and deviation handling.
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Partner with software development leads, domain engineers, and program managers to translate quality requirements into actionable engineering plans with clear milestones and accountability.
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Identify and surface quality risks early; own escalation paths and drive mitigation strategies that protect program schedules and product integrity.
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Collaborate with VWG/Rivian counterparts to align quality processes, tooling, and metrics across the joint venture, ensuring a unified standard for software-defined vehicle delivery.
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Champion quality as a shared engineering discipline - develop documentation, how-to guides, and training materials that build team-wide capability and reduce dependency on centralized QA.