Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Software Test Technician
$85K–$100K
Irvine, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years required in one of the stated fields; 3+ years preferred.
About the job
Executes vehicle-level software testing and manages test vehicles to validate stable software delivery, including OTA releases, across vehicle programs and variants.
What you'll do
- Run smoke, regression, integration, ad-hoc, and exploratory tests using structured test plans.
- Manage test fleet configurations, install OTA updates, and instrument vehicles for data collection and debugging.
- Triage vehicle-level issues and collaborate across teams to identify root causes and support resolution.
What they ask for
- 2+ years of experience in automotive software testing, test or factory operations, or automotive diagnosis and repair.
- Working knowledge of automotive electrical systems, vehicle communication protocols, and relevant debug tools.
- Understanding of dependencies between electrical and mechanical systems, and vehicle safety concepts and testing-related safety procedures.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving history; flexibility to travel domestically/internationally up to 25%.
Nice to have
- 3+ years of relevant experience preferred; systems engineering, automotive network architecture, or vehicle integration experience is a plus.
- Vehicle fleet management for testing and validation, or professional experience driving prototype test vehicles on test tracks.
Pay
$85,400 – $99,650 USD base salary
Tools
CAN, LIN, Ethernet
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