Senior Autonomy Sensing Systems Engineer

Watershed Ventures; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Design Engineer in Sensing Systems to lead architecture, development, deployment, and optimization of advanced sensing for autonomous vehicles.

You will integrate ADAS sensors into prototype and production platforms, own the sensor interfaces and firmware bring‑up, and validate performance under real‑world conditions. This hands‑on role demands hardware systems engineering, sensor calibration, and cross‑domain debugging with perception, controls, and embedded software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Expert proficiency with Python, strong C++ skills for performance‑critical, production code.
• Understanding of signal interfaces and protocols: CAN, Ethernet, SPI, MIPI, and synchronization methods (PTP, PPS).
• Familiarity with test equipment and vehicle data loggers.
• Hands‑on experience with sensor fusion and sensor calibration for multi‑modal fusion.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to hardware integration and validation of all ADAS sensors (camera, radar, LiDAR) into prototype and production vehicle platforms.
• Own the sensor SW interface definition, including ethernet / MIPI / CAN frame formats and PTP timesync.
• Own the sensor FW development and sensor bring‑up, including functional validation and failure analysis.
• Work closely with perception, controls, and embedded software teams to ensure sensor data integrity and system alignment.
• Develop and execute system‑level test plans, including lab validation, vehicle‑level testing, and environmental stress screening.

Skills

Python

C++

System optimization

CAN

Ethernet

SPI

MIPI

PTP/PPS timing

Sensor fusion

Cross-domain collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Power analyzers

Vehicle data loggers

Network analyzers

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Design Engineer in Sensing Systems to lead architecture, development, deployment, and optimization of advanced sensing for autonomous vehicles.

You will integrate ADAS sensors into prototype and production platforms, own the sensor interfaces and firmware bring‑up, and validate performance under real‑world conditions. This hands‑on role demands hardware systems engineering, sensor calibration, and cross‑domain debugging with perception, controls, and embedded software