Embedded Software Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · Palo Alto, California

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer in Palo Alto, California. The role focuses on embedded & firmware.

Key responsibilities

• Stress Testing: Design and implement rigorous stress tests for critical ECU subsystems (CPU, GPU, NPU, Multimedia subsystems) to identify performance bottlenecks, thermal limitations, and ensure system stability under extreme loads.
• Performance Benchmarking: Analyze and optimize ECU system performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing efficient solutions.
• Operating Systems & Virtualization: Proficient in Embedded Linux, QNX, DriveOS, and experience with hypervisor-based systems (e.g., Type-1 hypervisors, Gunyah, ACRN, etc.).

Source and corrections

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