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.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies Canada is proud to be a Great Place To Work® Certified company — 92% of employees at RV Tech Canada say it is a great place to work, compared to 60% at a typical company.
Join our Mapping and Charging Quality Assurance (QA) team, where you will assume a pivotal role in the testing and quality assurance of our mapping software. Utilizing automation, manual testing, or semi-automated methods, you will contribute to the verification of software against established standards and the validation of its functionality.
In addition to testing, you may be required to contribute to the development and enhancement of automated tools, internal tools, and infrastructure to support scalability. As a team member, your responsibilities will extend beyond the validation of mapping and charging applications, encompassing the initiation of improvements, the identification of issues, collaboration across teams, and the meticulous testing and verification of bug fixes until resolution.
If you are passionate about integrating complicated systems, especially infotainment systems, QA, automation, the development of internal tools, and the delivery of high-quality consumer solutions, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of automotive technology.
Testing vehicle mapping and charging applications on Android based automotive devices
Ability to understand and debug complex systems.
Enjoy driving and identifying gaps on the map, navigation and charging.
Creating and continuing improving test plans to test release builds and coordinating with development engineers to release the builds on schedule to the market
Performing cloud testing and ensuring seamless interaction with the automotive apps
Designing and developing internal tools to test vehicle firmware, cloud and mobile app, such as Appium based automation frameworks, API Testing Framework, vehicle simulator, software to control hardware, and IOT devices
Architecting and developing DevOps pipelines using various tools: AWS, Jenkins, Gitlab, Docker and more
Collaborating with the product and the development teams to create test plans and test cases for app features. Ensuring quality and performance of application to specifications
Identifying potential problems and working with developers to resolve application bottlenecks. Supporting failure analysis and root cause analysis for test and integration issues
Maintaining electronic parts and equipment on test benches and test vehicles
Growing your skills with continual learning, workshops, conferences, and talks
This position requires hands-on physical interaction with the hardware and the Rivian and VW vehicles in the PA or Vancouver office
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master degree in Computer Science or Software/Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
5+ year hands-on experience on software development or test cycle.
3+ year hands-on experience on software test cycle including test strategies, test plans and test cases from low level to high level software.
2+ years with Automotive, CAN, Android logs, UDS, DTC and Ethernet experience
Familiar with Linux systems and able to write shell, bash scripts. Good at writing automation scripts and using Python to parsing data.
Familiarity with code versioning tools including Github, Gitlab, Bitbucket and others. Use Git bash
Experience with the best-in-class Software development practices and DevOps practices
Experience with electronic parts with firmware, electrical equipment and other hardware
Familiarity with Android Frameworks and platforms, MacOS, Linux and Windows. Be able to configure and manage these platforms
Top-notch teamwork and communication skills. Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to collaboratively work with and influence cross-functional. Ability and willingness to share and pass on technical knowledge and information to team members and cross teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
Organized, willing the share and guide others to improve, proactive
Passion to take software from development to a verified product
Have a driver's license and good driver record.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience developing automation tools, automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines: Selenium, Appium, API testing and more using various DevOps tools
Work with Appium
Familiarity with various APIs, DB, IOT and related technologies
Excellent coding skills and understand and practice design principles
Possesses a strong grasp of AI concepts and experience utilizing various AI tools in professional tasks.
Full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.
In addition to base salary, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies offers benefits tailored to the local market. For more information on the benefits available for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.
External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers).
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].
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