Staff Software Engineer - AI Platform

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Palo Alto, CAFULL_TIME$207k–$258kPosted Jul 30, 2026

Role responsibilities

Architect and lead the development of scalable agentic systems and LLM integration strategies to drive cognitive automation across the organization. Establish engineering standards for production-grade distributed machine learning solutions and provide technical leadership at the executive level.

Requirements

Requires 12+ years of software engineering experience with a deep focus on large-scale distributed systems and production-grade LLM applications. An advanced degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field is required.

Key skills

Golang, Python, AWS, Kubernetes, Large Language Models, Distributed Systems, Agentic Applications, Machine Learning, System Architecture, Cognitive Automation, Cloud Frameworks, Container Frameworks, Backend Software Design, Technical Leadership, Natural Language Processing, Software Engineering

Keywords

GenAI, LLM, Agentic Systems, Cognitive Automation, Distributed Systems, Golang, Python, AWS, Kubernetes, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Software-Defined Vehicles, Cloud Connectivity, Fault-Tolerant Systems, Observability, Backend Engineering, System Design, AI Platform, Information Extraction, Summarization, Question Answering, Production-Grade Tools, Technical Strategy, Scalability, Reliability, Maintainability, Zonal Controllers, Operating Systems, Electric Vehicles, Automotive Technology

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