Staff Software Engineer, Factory Software (Backend)
$156.2k/y-$232.5k/y
3 days ago
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Summary
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Factory Software (Backend) to join their team in Riverdale, GA. The role involves developing software, services, and applications to support ultra-high-speed manufacturing.
About the Role
As a Staff Software Engineer on the Factory Software team, you will identify and solve challenges by implementing cutting-edge technologies such as machine vision, distributed message buses, and virtualization in the manufacturing process. Your responsibilities include creating robust, reliable, and maintainable systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, assisting with design reviews, and establishing deployment and test plans during new factory builds.
About You
Required:
- 8+ years of software development experience in a test-driven environment.
- Proficiency in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Go (preferred), Rust.
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Software Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Experience designing software for streaming mechanisms (NATS, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Pulsar, etc.).
- Familiarity with source control systems (e.g., Gitlab, Bitbucket) and tools like JAMA and JIRA.
- Experience with automated testing and continuous integration frameworks.
- Strong understanding of caching, authentication, authorization, and privacy considerations.
- Comfortable with SDLC best practices and version-controlled software.
- Experience in designing and developing high-performance software.
- Solid understanding of Linux, or real-time operating systems.
- Experience with systematic troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of Kubernetes (K8s), Git, Bazel, Jenkins, GitLab, Vault, or automotive systems.
- Experience with APIs (e.g., gRPC, HTTP) and database systems.
- Experience working on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
Benefits
- Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and VW 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 technologies that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.
Riverdale, GA