Autonomy Tracking Software Engineer (C++)

Rivian; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 223,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Coverage effective on the first day of employment

Job summary

An innovative electric vehicle manufacturer is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to design and optimize performance tracking algorithms. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in robotics or autonomous vehicles, along with strong proficiency in modern C++. The position offers an opportunity to work on large-scale, real-time applications in an adventurous environment. A competitive salary range for California based applicants is $179,000 to $223,800, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct industry experience as a software engineer in robotics, AV, or other real-time, safety-critical experience.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++14/17 or later) and software engineering best practices.
• Solid understanding of perception systems and object tracking.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize high-performance tracking algorithms for perception and safety systems.
• Develop robust and scalable C++ software for real-time, safety-critical applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver production-grade tracking solutions.

Skills

C++ proficiency

Robotics experience

Perception systems

Multi-sensor fusion

Object tracking

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering

Job description

An innovative electric vehicle manufacturer is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to design and optimize performance tracking algorithms. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in robotics or autonomous vehicles, along with strong proficiency in modern C++. The position offers an opportunity to work on large-scale, real-time applications in an adventurous environment. A competitive salary range for California based applicants is $179,000 to $223,800, along with comprehensive benefits.