Embedded Software Engineer, Autonomy

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.

As a Software Engineer specializing in safety‑critical self‑driving embedded software, you will play a vital role in the design, development, and deployment of software that underpins essential self‑driving features. Your responsibilities encompass a range of technical tasks, from software development to architecture analysis, all contributing to the successful implementation of robust and reliable self‑driving solutions.

• Design, develop, and deploy software within embedded systems to enable safety‑critical self‑driving features
• Develop software working on real‑time operating systems for resource efficient systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc.)
• Develop software working on a distributed and heterogeneous system (multiple processors, multi‑core, multi‑threaded)
• Develop necessary tools to support development, debugging, and testing
• Conduct early board‑bringup activities, solving complex problems and developing infrastructure along the way to allow for more efficient development from the team
• Assist in software‑design and code reviews while assisting other developers on technical issues, design choices, and decision making
• Analysis of requirements, architecture, design, development, code review, quality assurance, and deployment of entire software engineering life cycle
• Identify gaps in development process and technical implementations to address and improve the quality and pace of team deliverables
• Coordinate with application development and cross‑functional teams to enable and support vehicle and ADAS features

• B.S. / M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience developing production‑grade software for safety and function critical applications in automotive, aerospace, robotics, or related fields
• Strong embedded C/C++ programming skills
• Strong triage and problem solving skills
• Experience with resource‑constrained architectures
• Experience with real‑time applications and kernels
• Experience writing, profiling, and debugging multi‑threaded software
• Demonstrated success working in fast‑paced, continuous integration / continuous development environment
• Familiarity with at least one scripting language (for example Bash, Lua, Python)

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

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.

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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