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.

Job Description:

Develop and scale services, and infrastructure critical to ensure the privacy of vehicle owners and operators. Work on systems according to privacy best practices and help implement Rivian and VW Group Technology’s privacy roadmap and strategy. Work closely with security engineers across product security and engineering partners from across the software organization to ensure Rivian and VW Group user’s privacy is protected. Build, Support, and maintain inhouse privacy critical services. Implement privacy standards and demonstrate implementation of privacy best practices. Responsible to build new and ongoing privacy services and applications. Mitigate vulnerabilities found or reported by internal and external parties by aligning with company’s goals and objectives. Implement privacy/personal data protections to comply with regulations and industry standards.

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Privacy Engineering, or a closely related field and 2 years of experience in any occupation involving privacy engineering. Must have experience working with the following programming with Python and/or Go to develop production quality software; using modern cryptography, privacy, and security in software development; working on projects from planning through completion; using privacy enhancing technologies, technique, and data classification; conducting threat modeling and privacy risk assessments using STRIDE, LINDDUN, and/or TARA methodologies; working with automotive cybersecurity and data privacy standards ISO 21434, GDPR and CCPA/CPRA; and utilizing automotive hardware, embedded systems, and privacy-focused security firmware.

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Total Rewards

We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.

Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.

In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees — including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board.

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.