Role Overview

Join Rivian as a Sr. Software Systems Engineer, Autonomy in Palo Alto, California, and drive the future of electric adventure vehicles. Rivian is revolutionizing the automotive industry with emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles designed for the outdoors. In this critical role, you'll design testing and evaluate both simulated and real-world driving data to characterize Rivian's Automated Parking and Active Safety features. Your work will directly enhance customer safety and experience by measuring feature quality and performance, aligning with Rivian's mission to keep the world adventurous forever.

Rivian's Autonomy Stack powers next-generation features, and as a Senior Engineer, you'll tackle complex challenges in L0-L4 automation levels. This position offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge robotics, simulation, and large-scale data analysis in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities at Rivian

As a Sr. Software Systems Engineer, Autonomy, you'll play a pivotal role in Rivian's autonomy development. Here are your core responsibilities:

• Design, develop, deploy, and debug KPIs and metrics to evaluate Automated Parking and Active Safety features on Rivian's Autonomy Stack
• Develop measurements based on operational design domain, functional, performance, and safety requirements
• Devise scalable methodologies for measuring and analyzing large datasets in simulation that predict on-road performance
• Develop optimized signatures that identify and trigger events of interest using Rivian's autonomy logging pipeline
• Collaborate with Autonomy development teams including pose, perception, planning, motion control for end-to-end metric design
• Work closely with the Simulation Infrastructure team for development, integration, and testing of metrics
• Partner with Data Analytics and Cloud teams to visualize metrics and insights in dashboards
• Design, develop, deploy, and debug SiL and HiL tests to exercise Automated Parking and Active Safety features
• Stay current with industry and Rivian best practices, creating documentation for team consumption

Qualifications & Requirements

Rivian seeks top talent with proven expertise in autonomous systems. Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field
• 4+ years (Bachelor's) / 2+ years (Master's) professional experience in systems engineering or software development for autonomous/robotics systems
• Excellent data analysis and programming skills in Python and SQL
• Ability to understand and navigate C/C++ code (preferred)
• Experience with time-series analysis and large-scale datasets
• Root cause analysis expertise and cross-functional team collaboration
• Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments
• Understanding of L0/L1/L2/L3/L4 automation levels and vehicle systems
• Familiarity with Agile methodology, CI/CD, git, and cloud platforms like Amazon S3 and Databricks

This role demands technical excellence and the ability to thrive in Rivian's dynamic, mission-driven culture.

Salary & Benefits

Rivian offers competitive compensation for Sr. Software Systems Engineer, Autonomy roles in California: $162,800 - $203,500 base salary (actual pay based on experience, location, and factors permitted by law). Total compensation may exceed this range with equity and bonuses.

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, dental, vision insurance effective day one
• Coverage for employees, spouse/domestic partner, children up to age 26
• Equal opportunity employer with accessibility accommodations
• Work on groundbreaking EV autonomy technology
• Collaborative Palo Alto headquarters environment
• Professional growth in fast-paced autonomy development
• Mission-aligned work protecting the outdoors

Why Join Rivian?

Rivian isn't just building electric vehicles; we're redefining adventure. Our team challenges conventions, reframes problems, and operates in uncharted territory. As a Sr. Software Systems Engineer, Autonomy, you'll contribute to features that make driving safer and more enjoyable while accelerating the transition to sustainable mobility.

With diverse backgrounds united by love for the outdoors, Rivian's Palo Alto team fosters innovation and courage. Your work will impact millions, enhancing Automated Parking and Active Safety for real customers. Join a company that's equal opportunity, accessible, and committed to protecting future generations' adventures.

How to Apply

Ready to accelerate Rivian's autonomy mission? Apply now for the Sr. Software Systems Engineer, Autonomy position in Palo Alto, CA. Submit your resume highlighting Python/SQL expertise, autonomous systems experience, and large-scale data analysis. Rivian complies with all fair employment laws and offers accommodations—email candidateaccommodations@rivian.com if needed.

Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of EV autonomy at Rivian. Positions fill quickly in our high-growth environment!