Senior Data Engineer / Analytics Engineer

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotives next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, were 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, well map a new way forward. Working together, well create a future thats more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is building a best-in-class data platform that empowers the entire organization to make data-driven decisions. We seek Engineers who excel at Innovation at Scale and are passionate about solving challenging technical problems.

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will take ownership of the design and implementation of complex, scalable ELT pipelines and data transformation logic. You will architect data models that enable self-service analytics and serve as a thought leader in driving data quality and engineering best practices within the data community.

Responsibilities

• Architect data models and schemas that enable self-service analytics and ensure data accuracy and consistency across the organization.
• Lead the design, build, and maintenance of scalable ELT pipelines and analytics workflows using advanced tools (Spark, dbt, SQL).
• Champion data quality through validation processes, monitoring frameworks, and automated testing.
• Develop and optimize complex Python and SQL-based transformation code to process and curate data.
• Monitor and improve the performance and reliability of data pipelines and platform infrastructure.
• Partner with platform engineers to integrate new tools, technologies, and frameworks into the data ecosystem.
• Serve as a mentor and technical leader within the data engineering community.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range / Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants : $132,100 - $165,100 USD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range for California (Irvine) Based Applicants : $121,500 - $151,900 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary : Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical / Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

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.

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 Privacy

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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) 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.

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Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

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