Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Rivian and VW Group Technology
- Vancouver, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Build, test, and release complex mission-critical backend services.
- Design and implement backend code using Go and deploy to AWS Kubernetes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end, QA, Product Management and UI/UX Design teams to define application features.
- Automate tests and integrate with CI build pipelines, to ensure high quality.
- Ensure good software architecture practices are followed across the team.
- Actively contribute to code and design reviews.
- Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
- Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
- Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
- Contribute to the evolution of the technology stack and engineering culture.
- 7+ years of professional experience in backend development, with a strong focus on cloud-based systems at scale and event-driven architectures.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.
- Strong proficiency in: a statically type language like C, C++, Rust, Java or Go (preferred) and Typescript, NodeJS
- Proficiency in: AWS, DynamoDB, GraphQL, gRPC, and Kafka.
- You are comfortable with leading technical projects, including design, development, deployment, coordination, and stakeholder communication.
- Deep understanding of authentication, authorization, caching, and privacy.
- Good understanding of software engineering best practices, including branching, code reviews, testing, and CI/CD.
- Experience leading troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis efforts in high-pressure environments.
- Experience with Agile Development and Scrum practices.
- Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
- Nice to have:
Experience with mobile technologies, such as Swift and Kotlin.
Experience with NATS messaging and Reactive Extensions.
Experience with DataDog, DataBricks, and monitoring tools. Company Statements:Total RewardsTotal compensation packages for this position include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage. For more information on RV Tech’s comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, check out our .External candidates can apply for this role through the RV Tech Careers site ( ). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board ( ).Equal OpportunityRivian 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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.Candidate Data PrivacyRivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.Please see our and for more information.Please note this job posting represents an open, active vacancy. Additionally, we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.