Sr. Platform Engineer

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About Us
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re 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, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Platform Engineer to help design, build, and operate the core infrastructure components that power our platform. You will play a key role in evolving our technical foundation, working alongside other team members to turn architectural vision into reality. This position demands a deep understanding of cloud-native ecosystems and a collaborative mindset to help solve complex infrastructure challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable infrastructure frameworks, including messaging patterns, stream processing, and Kubernetes orchestration.


• Help manage our AWS footprint by identifying opportunities for better multi-region availability, disaster recovery, and cost efficiency.


• Participate in defining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) patterns and help maintain the library of modules used across the engineering organization.


• Develop and optimize custom Kubernetes operators and controllers to automate stateful services, ensuring high availability and performance.


• Assist in building robust, automated security controls and policy-as-code to ensure platform compliance.


• Participate in user research with development teams to identify friction points and help build intuitive tools that improve the developer experience.


• Support mid-level and junior engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical documentation.


• Work closely with engineering teams to gather requirements, identify dependencies, and provide technical input on risk mitigation.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or SRE roles.


• Expert-level proficiency with Terraform and/or Crossplane. Experience designing reusable modules and managing state at scale.


• Deep understanding of Kubernetes internals, networking, storage and service mesh architectures.


• Proven track record implementing GitOps workflows using ArgoCD or Flux in production environments.


• Strong understanding of automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, GoLang).


• Strong experience with AWS core services, including IAM, networking, and data services.


• Ability to implement scalable, resilient systems capable of handling high-throughput messaging.


• Experience maintaining and optimizing CI pipelines (GitLab CI preferred).


• A strong drive to script and automate manual operational tasks.


• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to peers and stakeholders.


• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment where architectural decisions are discussed and debated.


• Willingness to mentor peers and share technical knowledge.

About Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

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 [email protected].

Benefits

Full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity. In addition to base salary, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies offers benefits tailored to the local market. For more information on the benefits available for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.