Software Applications Engineer

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.

Our Enterprise Software team powers the digital backbone behind Rivian’s supply chain, manufacturing, and operations. We build the systems that keep our factories running, parts flowing, and vehicles delivered on time from planning and production to logistics and supplier ecosystems. We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer who is excited to build at the intersection of enterprise systems and AI
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• Design and build scalable, cloud‑native enterprise applications for supply chain and manufacturing operations.
• Lead complex technical initiatives from initial concept through to production.
• Build, test, and release mission‑critical applications for both internal and external users.
• Design workflows, automation, and decision‑support systems with an "AI‑first" mindset.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams, including Product, Operations, UX/UI design, and QA, to define features and roadmaps.
• Maintain high standards for architecture, testing, security, and performance through code and architecture reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in modern languages such as Python, Go, or Type Script.
• Experience with modern web frameworks like React, Angular, or Next.js.
• Experience working with relational databases like Postgres, MYSQL and No
  
  SQL solutions for managing complex data at scale.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP alongside Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of distributed architecture, event‑driven systems, streaming platforms, and data pipelines.
• Skilled in using AI‑powered coding tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code).
• Experience with observability stacks like Grafana (LGTM), Data Dog, Splunk.
• Proven ability to build mission‑critical enterprise systems and communicate complex technical documentation across teams.

The salary range for this role is $156,200 - $195,300 for Georgia based applicants and $186,000 - $232,500 for Palo Alto based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability insurance, and long‑term disability insurance to eligible employees.

You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full‑time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part‑time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at

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 candi