Sr. Software/Data Engineer, Autonomy (Python/Eval) at Rivian

Role Overview

Join Rivian's cutting-edge Autonomy Data, Tools and ML Infra Team as a Senior Software/Data Engineer in the United Kingdom. This high-impact role focuses on building and enhancing our mission-critical Evaluation Platform that quantifies and validates the performance of Rivian's autonomy system. Using both simulation environments and real vehicle data, you'll ensure our software meets the highest standards before over-the-air updates reach our growing fleet.

Rivian is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy through our emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. As we launch sophisticated new autonomy features and support millions of miles of real-world driving, your platform improvements will drive the performance roadmap across the entire Autonomy team. This is your chance to work on systems that provide the single source of truth for fleet deployment readiness.

Collaborate with world-class engineers in California and Serbia while based in the UK. This role demands strong Python expertise, data pipeline mastery, and familiarity with autonomous systems development.

Key Responsibilities at Rivian

As a Sr. Software/Data Engineer, Autonomy, you'll deliver tangible impact through these core responsibilities:

• Build reliable Python packages and Docker images as reusable tooling components across the Autonomy team
• Develop standardized Gitlab CI and Databricks pipelines for metrics storage and team-wide consistency
• Deep-dive into performance metrics calculation, ensuring leading/lagging metrics use consistent methodology
• Implement automated testing frameworks for metric validation and reliability
• Propose and implement new metrics to identify and close gaps in our evaluation processes
• Enhance developer tooling including Cursor integration and MCP servers for maximum velocity
• Serve as technical liaison between UK, California, and Serbia Autonomy teams
• Manage multiple high-priority projects while maintaining on-call support for critical systems
• Drive platform adoption through requirements gathering and stakeholder collaboration

Qualifications & Requirements

Rivian seeks proven engineers who thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments. Required qualifications include:

• 5+ years professional software engineering with significant data engineering focus
• Expert Python development for backend services, data processing, cloud tooling
• Production-grade data pipelines using Databricks, PySpark/Scala, SQL
• CI/CD mastery with GitLab CI and Docker containerization
• AWS expertise (S3, EC2, Lambda) and cloud-native architecture
• Familiarity with autonomous systems (perception, planning, control) or robotics/simulation
• Proven debugging and root-cause analysis skills
• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple deadlines

Bonus qualifications: Experience with simulation environments, ML infrastructure, or vehicle fleet data processing.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: £95,000 - £125,000 GBP annually (estimated based on UK automotive/tech market rates for senior roles with 5-10% Rivian premium). Actual compensation determined by experience, location, and skills.

Rivian offers industry-leading benefits including:

• Competitive base salary + performance bonuses + equity
• Rivian vehicle lease discounts
• 25+ days PTO + UK bank holidays
• Comprehensive private health insurance
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• Professional development budget
• Relocation support for UK hires
• Generous parental leave policies
• Sustainable transport incentives
• Team adventure activities

Why Join Rivian?

Rivian isn't just building electric vehicles—we're redefining adventure. Our Autonomy team powers the future of self-driving technology for the world's most capable electric trucks and SUVs. Your work will directly influence software deployed to millions of real-world miles.

Join a diverse, outdoor-loving team that challenges conventional thinking. We operate in unknown territories, reframe old problems, and deliver solutions that protect our planet for future generations. With offices worldwide and rapid growth, Rivian offers unparalleled career acceleration.

Work with state-of-the-art technology: simulation platforms, fleet-scale data processing, ML infrastructure, and continuous deployment systems that power next-generation autonomy.

How to Apply

Ready to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable adventure? Apply now for the Sr. Software/Data Engineer, Autonomy position. Submit your CV highlighting Python, Databricks, AWS experience and autonomy-relevant projects.

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations available—contact candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of autonomous driving at Rivian. Positions fill quickly—apply today!