Role Overview

Join Rivian as a Sr. Software Analyst, Autonomy in Palo Alto, California, and power the future of electric adventure vehicles. Rivian's Autonomy Data Team is at the forefront of ADAS and autonomy development, delivering high-quality data that drives innovation. In this mid-level role, you'll transform massive 2D/3D annotation datasets into actionable insights, identifying data gaps, quality issues, and inefficiencies. Build dashboards tracking annotation throughput, vendor performance, and costs while partnering with Perception, Engineering, and Annotation Operations teams. If you're data-driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about scalable ML data pipelines, this Rivian autonomy careers opportunity is your chance to accelerate emissions-free mobility.

Rivian isn't just building EVs—we're redefining adventure with vehicles that protect the outdoors for generations. Our diverse team thrives in unknown territories, reframing problems and seeking bold solutions. As a Sr. Software Analyst, Autonomy, you'll ensure data readiness for model training, enabling breakthroughs in perception and self-driving tech.

Key Responsibilities at Rivian

Dive into high-impact work that shapes Rivian's autonomy stack:

• Analyze large-scale 2D/3D annotation datasets to pinpoint data gaps, coverage issues, quality problems, and operational inefficiencies affecting ML training.
• Design and maintain dashboards for real-time monitoring of annotation throughput, QA pass rates, error types, rework, vendor performance, and costs.
• Translate complex data into clear insights for engineering leads, annotation ops, and executives to drive decisions.
• Partner with Perception teams to align metrics with model evaluation needs, ensuring seamless data delivery.
• Assess project efforts and guide in-house vs. vendor strategies for annotation scalability.
• Define quality benchmarks, track productivity metrics, and refine certification processes continuously.
• Conduct QA/QC analysis on LiDAR, video, and image data, delivering structured feedback to teams and vendors.
• Implement efficiency improvements with automation scripts, pipelines, and structured datasets to cut manual work.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across time zones, supporting vendor management and operational planning.

Expect to handle fast-paced projects where your Python/SQL skills directly impact Rivian's path to production autonomy.

Qualifications & Requirements

To thrive in this Palo Alto Rivian job, bring:

• BS in technical field + 2+ years experience (or 5+ years industry equivalent).
• 2+ years in data annotation/ML labeling projects for perception use cases.
• Expertise in 2D/3D annotation workflows, including LiDAR point clouds, images, and video.
• Hands-on data analysis with Python, SQL, databases, and visualization tools like Tableau or Looker.
• Proven multitasking under deadlines with excellent communication to non-technical stakeholders.
• Nice-to-haves: Mentoring experience, QA framework design, operational analytics for cost/quality.

Comfort in collaborative, high-stakes environments is key—Rivian moves fast to keep adventure alive.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: $132,100 - $165,100 USD yearly for California (based on experience/location). Rivian offers transparency in EV autonomy software engineer salary to attract top talent.

Top Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage.
• 401(k) matching and equity grants.
• Generous PTO, parental leave, and wellness stipends.
• Rivian vehicle discounts for employees.
• Professional development budgets and tuition aid.
• Hybrid work flexibility in Palo Alto HQ.
• On-site gym, EV charging, and adventure perks.

Why Join Rivian?

Rivian is more than an EV manufacturer—we're guardians of adventure. Work on groundbreaking autonomy tech that powers R1T, R1S, and commercial fleets. Our Palo Alto team blends outdoor passion with tech innovation, offering equity, impact, and a culture that challenges norms. Join 10,000+ makers shaping sustainable mobility. Rivian careers in autonomy mean real ownership in a mission-driven company backed by Amazon and Ford.

Stand out with your annotation expertise amid Bay Area tech talent. Rivian provides tools, mentorship, and scale to grow your career in ML data ops.

How to Apply

Ready to analyze autonomy data at Rivian? Apply now for this Sr. Software Analyst role in Palo Alto. Submit your resume highlighting Python/SQL projects, annotation experience, and dashboards. We'll review applications quickly—don't miss out on Rivian's autonomy revolution. Questions? Contact our recruiting team. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.