Sr. IoT Full-Stack Software Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a senior IoT Full‑Stack Software Engineer to join Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies in Irvine. You will help build the next generation of software‑defined vehicles by delivering secure, scalable web and cloud solutions that connect cars, cloud services and testing infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Own development, security and scalability of native, web and cloud assets.
• Design and implement front‑end applications using React, Next.js and TypeScript.
• Build and maintain middleware and backend services in Python.
• Manage cloud infrastructure and deployments on AWS, Docker and Kubernetes.
• Integrate full‑stack systems, participate in design reviews and conduct high‑quality code reviews.
• Make buy‑vs‑build decisions favoring in‑house SaaS and Infrastructure‑as‑Code solutions.
• Collaborate with HIL and embedded teams to roadmap next‑gen applications and test‑management features.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in web development, validation or automation.
• Background in automotive, robotics, embedded systems or hardware testing; familiarity with ASAM XIL‑Lite is a plus.

Required skills

• React, Next.js, TypeScript, modern CSS frameworks
• Python with strong OOP fundamentals
• MongoDB (NoSQL) and SQL databases, including $lookupMerge pipelines
• AWS cloud services, Docker, Kubernetes, Infrastructure‑as‑Code
• Experience with HIL, embedded systems and automotive testing workflows

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
• Equity participation through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• Comprehensive health, retirement, paid time off and family‑planning benefits.