Sr. Build & Release Engineer Infotainment Conne...
@ Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Vancouver, BC
$160,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 21 days ago

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About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders redefining automotive technology. We cover a vast spectrum from operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, building software-defined vehicles for a sustainable future.

Role Summary

The Sr. Build & Release Engineer Infotainment Connectivity Platform will support and enhance our build system infrastructure, focusing on the Yocto Project, Bitbake, and Android build systems. This role drives initiatives to optimize build times, improve caching, streamline software packaging, and elevate the developer experience for in-vehicle infotainment and telematics systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a stable, scalable Linux and Android build environment.
  • Utilize repo tools and Bazel for managing large distributed codebases.
  • Design and evolve CI/CD pipelines to meet organizational goals.
  • Review build recipes and enforce best practices in build systems.
  • Create dashboards to track build metrics and support developers.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
  • Experience with the Yocto Project, Bitbake, and Android build systems.
  • Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting for automation.
  • Understanding of embedded system development, cross-compilation, and debugging tools.
  • Experience with GitLab or Jenkins CI/CD pipelines; GitLab preferred.
  • Familiarity with Bazel.

Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience with large-scale monorepos and code segregation strategies.
  • Experience with Qualcomm platforms.

Benefits & Equal Opportunity

We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and accessible hiring practices. Please email candidateaccommodations@rivian.com for assistance if needed.

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Key skills/competency

  • Yocto Project
  • Bitbake
  • Android build
  • CI/CD
  • Linux
  • Python
  • Bash
  • GitLab
  • Bazel
  • Embedded systems
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How to Get Hired at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight Yocto, Bitbake and Android build experience.
  • Showcase relevant projects: Demonstrate build system optimization successes.
  • Research Rivian: Study company culture and joint venture initiatives.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Focus on CI/CD pipelines and scripting challenges.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Yocto and Bitbake documentation.
Practice Python and Bash scripting tasks.
Study CI/CD pipeline design on Linux.
Rehearse troubleshooting build system errors.

Behavioral Questions

Describe past build system challenges solved.
Explain teamwork in high-pressure environments.
Discuss conflict resolution during project delays.
Share experiences with process improvements.

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