Systems Architecture Engineer

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

Software Systems Architecture defines the technical foundation of future Rivian and Volkswagen vehicles. We set direction for how vehicle systems are structured, connected, and allocated. We hold that direction as vehicles scale across brands, configurations, and variants.

As a Systems Architecture Engineer, you will work at the intersection of hardware and software. You will design vehicle systems and build analytical tools that measure their health. You will engage directly with complex, cross-functional problems: surfacing issues, defining them precisely, and driving resolution across engineering teams. This role suits someone technically rigorous, self-directing under incomplete information, and drawn to tradeoffs that cross domain boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Define and evaluate vehicle network architecture and functional allocation. Assess proposed designs against system-level requirements: performance, safety, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Analyze how architectural decisions scale across vehicle variants and configurations. Identify where changes introduce risk or require adaptation.
• Develop requirements and timing models for vehicle electrical and software systems. Work across hardware and software teams to ensure alignment.
• Identify cross-functional problems that arise from architectural decisions. Scope them clearly and drive resolution through the appropriate owning teams.
• Build and maintain analysis tooling to support repeatable architectural work. Target automation of validation and integration into engineering workflows over time.
• Partner with domain specialists across the organization to ensure architectural intent is understood and correctly implemented.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience with embedded development, safety-critical systems, and/or automotive development processes; or an advanced degree.
• Ability to work effectively across hardware and software problem spaces.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical findings for cross-functional audiences.
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to take ownership and drive clarity in ambiguous situations.
• Experience writing analysis scripts or tools (e.g., Python or similar) is a plus.

Total Rewards

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 ( If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board .

Equal Opportunity

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.

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