Sr. Software Engineer, Embedded, Autonomy

Rivian Automotive; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Rivian is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to develop and test the next-generation autonomous driving platform. You will design, implement, and validate stand-alone embedded applications to power Rivian’s autonomy stack and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve the onboard software.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years’ experience in embedded development on Linux/RTOS, strong C/C++ skills, and familiarity with GoogleTest and debugging tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Embedded software development on Linux and RTOS environments.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming.
• Experience with unit tests using GoogleTest.
• Familiarity with embedded development tools and debuggers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software for Rivian's autonomous driving platform.
• Develop application software on Linux and RTOS Embedded platforms.
• Collaborate with BSP team to bring-up sensor hardware.
• Test and integrate software into Rivian vehicles.
• Create documentation for software designs, interfaces and testing procedures.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate functionality and safety.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

RTOS

GoogleTest

Git

Debugging

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Git

GoogleTest

Job description

About Rivian

Rivianis 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

In this position, you will be an individual contributor developing embedded software for Rivian’s next-generation autonomous driving platform. You will design, develop, and test stand‑alone Embedded applications to enable Rivian’s autonomy stack. The ideal candidate should have good problem‑solving skills and be able to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams to improve our onboard software stack.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded software for Rivian's electric vehicles, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Develop application software on both Linux and RTOS based Embedded platforms.
• Collaborate closely with the BSP team to bring-up sensor hardware.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to test and integrate software into Rivian vehicles.
• Identify and implement optimizations to enhance system performance, memory
  utilization, and power efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware/software defects.
• Participate in and conduct code reviews to maintain code quality, adherence to coding standards, and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software designs, interfaces, and testing procedures.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate software functionality, safety, and reliability in compliance with automotive standards.
• Keep up with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to contribute to continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in embedded software development on both Linux and RTOS environments.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages.
• Strong understanding of modern SoC architectures, operating system fundamentals,
  hardware/software interfaces, and abstractions.
• Experience developing unit tests using the GoogleTest framework.
• Knowledge of embedded development tools and debuggers.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and issue tracking tools.
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Nice to haves:
  • Experience writing test automation using the Pytest framework.
  • Experience writing SQL queries to collect performance metrics from the customer fleet.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range for California Based Applicants: [$162,000.00 - $203,000.00] (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary

Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

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.

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AI does not make hiring decisions: Qualified candidate applications are reviewed by a member of our team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgment. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate.

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