Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Manufacturing Systems)

The posting, as Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies wrote it

ABOUT US

Rivian and Volkswagen 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 technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

ROLE SUMMARY

This role requires expertise in architecting and developing robust manufacturing applications that bridge the gap between shop-floor equipment and enterprise systems. The Staff Software Engineer will play a pivotal role in engineering scalable applications, ensuring seamless data flow, real-time control, and intelligent production insights across the manufacturing ecosystem. This is a hybrid role out of our Palo Alto, Irvine, CA or Normal, IL locations, and the person will report to the Sr. Manager, Equipment and Execution Platform.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of engineers, driving architectural decisions and ensuring the quality of the team's output.
• System design: Design and architect complex backend systems for equipment integration, considering scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Mentorship and collaboration: Mentor and coach other engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Problem-solving: Tackle complex technical challenges and provide innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Code quality: Champion code quality standards and best practices, conducting code reviews and ensuring the team's code is well-documented and testable.
• Performance optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks in backend systems, optimizing for speed and efficiency.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, clearly articulating technical concepts and decisions.
• Ownership: Take ownership of projects and initiatives, driving them to successful completion.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 10+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on backend development.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Backend development: Mastery of at least one backend language: Golang (preferred), Node.js, Python, C, C++ and experience with frameworks and libraries for building cloud applications.
• Industrial protocols: Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. CIP, Modbus, MQTT) OPC UA and experience integrating with factory equipment (e.g. Programmable

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