Staff Software Engineer, Perception & Autonomy

Rivian; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer in the UK is looking for a Software Engineer to join their Perception team. You will be responsible for designing and optimizing software related to machine learning training, impacting self-driving vehicle safety. Ideal candidates should possess solid software engineering skills in C++ and Python, with significant experience in real-time safety-critical systems and machine learning infrastructure. Collaborating with ML engineers is essential to integrate components into the development process.

Qualifications

• 6+ years related industry or research experience.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and language experience in C++ and Python.
• Broad understanding of modern Perception systems and their architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, implementation, and optimization of software components for Machine Learning training.
• Collaborate closely with ML engineers to integrate software into model development.

Skills

C++

Python

Software engineering fundamentals

Team player

Communication skills

Education

B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science

Tools

Machine learning infrastructure

Parallel Programming

Cloud computing

Job description

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions‑free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

You will be a key member of the Perception team at Rivian, which develops and deploys advanced machine learning algorithms that directly impact safety critical self-driving features of our category defining vehicles.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of software components related to our Machine Learning training.
• This position requires a passion for clean code and strong software development principles.
• The scope includes everything from how we architect, configure, and run our ML configuration systems to the training pipelines, testing pipelines, and general tooling that support our model development.
• You will collaborate closely with our team of ML engineers to seamlessly integrate your software components into our broader model development process.

Qualifications

• B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, or a related field
• 6+ years related industry or research experience
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and language experience in C++ and Python
• Broad understanding of modern Perception systems and their architectures
• Experience in several of the following areas:
  • Software for real‑time safety‑critical systems
  • Software engineering for robotics or perception applications
  • Machine learning model training, machine learning infrastructure, and associated tools
  • Writing performant, real‑time software
  • Parallel Programming and working with hardware accelerators
  • Cloud computing and large‑scale data processing
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced development environment
• Good team player with great communication skills
• Passionately motivated to take ideas from R&D phase to a product.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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.

Rivian 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 [e-mail].

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