Staff Regulatory Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Staff Regulatory Engineer joining a team at Rivian and Volkswagen focusing on software and AI-defined vehicles. Ensuring compliance with global regulations in diverse markets and scale of software architecture.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $186,000 - $232,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in regulatory compliance and homologation processes within the automotive industry, with a strong focus on integrating regulatory requirements into software design. Proven ability to manage documentation, traceability, and change impact assessments while collaborating effectively across engineering teams.

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Regulatory Subject-Matter ExpertiseAutomotive Product CertificationRequirements Management ToolsEU Type Approval ProcessesCollaboration in Software-Centric Environments

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ComplianceHomologationValidation TestingRequirements AnalysisTraceability DocumentationChange Impact AssessmentTest Campaign CoordinationAutomotive Safety StandardsADAS and Automated Driving RegulationsVehicle Access Systems Regulations

Soft Skills

Independent WorkCross-Functional CollaborationEffective CommunicationProblem-SolvingOutcome-Driven

Tools & Technologies

JamaCodebeamerFlow

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryProduct SafetyHomologationEU Type ApprovalUS Self-CertificationRegulatory Change ManagementVehicle DynamicsEnergy ManagementData CollectionPrivacy Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end regulatory view for a dedicated domain: from vehicle-level requirement intake through validation testing and independent sign-off, anticipating and addressing the complexities of evolving global regulations.
Serve as the regulatory subject-matter expert for assigned domains - providing authoritative guidance to engineering and homologation stakeholders on requirement interpretation, scope, and applicability.
Collaborate closely with software and systems engineering teams to integrate regulatory requirements proactively into the design process, minimizing compliance risk and schedule impact.
Author and maintain Homologation Design Validation Plans (DVPs): analyze applicable regulations; identify test obligations; build step-by-step test campaigns; and coordinate execution with internal teams and external test facilities.
Oversee regulation-to-code traceability and compliance documentation: ensure requirements are traceable to software components, and work with OEM homologation teams to compile and manage evidence for certification agencies and external labs.
Manage change impact: assess the regulatory consequences of software design changes, create RxSWIN change evidence, and provide an independent homologation view for software releases in assigned domains.
Contribute to team-wide initiatives that improve the scalability and quality of homologation delivery across multiple programs and markets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in automotive product certification, product safety, or homologation.
Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in at least one of the following regulatory domains: Safety, ADAS and Automated Driving, Vehicle Access Systems, Lighting, Body and Closures, Occupant Visibility, Charging, Energy Management, Vehicle Driving Dynamics, Vehicle Modes and State Management, Diagnosis, Data Collection, Audio, Radio / Connectivity / eCall, or Privacy.
Familiarity with EU type approval processes (WVTA) and/or US self-certification procedures.
Proficiency in requirements management tools such as Jama, Codebeamer, or Flow.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams in a software-centric automotive environment.
Proven ability to work independently and drive outcomes in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health coverage
retirement savings
time off
family planning programs
equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)