About the job
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two leaders in the automotive industry, focused on advancing electric vehicle technology. The team works across areas like advanced operating systems, zonal controllers, and cloud connectivity, aiming to address the challenges of electric mobility with new approaches to software-defined vehicles.
Expertise in connectivity, AI, and security drives the mission to create a smarter, more sustainable, and connected future for transportation.
Role overview
The Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Gateway will join the Internet of Things (IoT) and Streaming Team in Palo Alto. This position centers on developing and improving a scalable, resilient IoT platform that manages data exchange between vehicles and the cloud.
Key responsibilities include building core features for the Cloud Gateway Platform, such as:
- Remote Commands
- Asset State management
- Streaming and batch data acquisition
- Data model registry
- Fleet orchestration for push updates
This work shapes how vehicles operate and communicate, directly influencing the architecture of next-generation Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs).
What you will do
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, low-latency distributed systems for vehicle-cloud communication
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges
- Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the Cloud Gateway Platform and its role in vehicle operations

