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Lead Staff Software Engineer - Vehicle Data Services

On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical leadership for a team of mid-level and senior engineers across various locations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate system requirements into scalable technical solutions. Contribute actively to the long-term strategic roadmap for Data Platform initiatives. Design, develop, and deploy distributed and API-based backend applications and microservices focused on scalability, reliability, and performance. Utilize event-driven architectures with technologies like Kafka, Druid, Pinot, and Redis to build efficient and fault-tolerant systems. Write high-quality, maintainable code and ensure comprehensive test coverage.

About the job

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies brings together two major automotive innovators focused on advancing mobility. The partnership works on a range of technology solutions, including operating systems, zonal controllers, and cloud connectivity. The goal is to address the unique challenges of electric vehicles and set new standards for software-defined vehicles worldwide.

With expertise in connectivity, artificial intelligence, and security, the team aims to create smarter, more connected, and sustainable mobility solutions.

Role overview

The Vehicle Data Services team seeks a Lead Staff Software Engineer to help drive the Cloud Data Platform. This position centers on building scalable and reliable Data Services that move data between backend systems and vehicles. The work involves supporting high-throughput telemetry, managing both streaming and batch data, maintaining a data model registry, and coordinating fleet-wide push updates.

What you will do

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, low-latency distributed systems for vehicle data services
  • Support telemetry systems that handle streaming and batch data
  • Oversee the data model registry and manage fleet push updates
  • Shape the interaction between Cloud and Mobile services with vehicles and other cloud systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges
  • Contribute to the architecture and software for next-generation Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs)

Requirements

  • Experience designing and developing distributed systems
  • Ability to work on high-throughput data platforms and telemetry systems
  • Strong collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams
  • Background in supporting cloud and mobile service integration with vehicles

About Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a forward-thinking collaboration between two industry giants, aiming to revolutionize the automotive landscape through cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions for electric vehicles.

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