Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Systems Architecture Software Engineer
$105K–$144K
Palo Alto, California · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Sep 22, 2026
- Experience
- 1–3 years in Systems Engineering, communication networks, safety-critical systems, and/or automotive development processes; or advanced degree.
- Education
- B.S. in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Architects and optimizes software and electrical system designs for next-generation electric vehicles, coordinating across domains from design proposals through implementation.
What you'll do
- Analyze vehicle network architecture and help define future technology roadmaps and subsystem requirements.
- Design system architecture and function allocation across mechanical, electrical, and software domains; model and assess design feasibility.
- Compare design options, document and promote selected architectures, and drive system optimization.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in Systems Engineering, communication networks, safety-critical systems, and/or automotive development processes; or an advanced degree.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills; self-motivated with demonstrated ability to set direction and guide a team.
Pay
$105.1K – $144.5K USD base salary
AI focus
No specific AI work is stated.
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