Staff Cybersecurity Application Security Engineer Careers at Rivian - Atlanta, Georgia

Role Overview

Join Rivian's Enterprise Cybersecurity team as a Staff Cybersecurity Application Security Engineer in Atlanta, Georgia. Rivian, the leading EV manufacturer building emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles, is seeking passionate cybersecurity experts to enhance our Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC). In this critical role, you'll bridge security and engineering, guiding teams to write secure code, remediate vulnerabilities, and foster a secure-by-design culture. With a focus on cutting-edge technologies like GraphQL, AWS, React, Java, Node.js, Python, Docker, and Kubernetes, you'll tackle real-world threats in our innovative automotive tech environment.

As part of Rivian's mission to keep the world adventurous forever, you'll work on cloud-native applications, automate security in CI/CD pipelines, and manage our Bug Bounty program. This is more than a job—it's a chance to protect the future of electric vehicles while advancing your career in application security at a high-growth company.

Key Responsibilities at Rivian

• Review source code and application architectures to identify and communicate security vulnerabilities to development teams effectively.
• Support the implementation of security configurations and countermeasures based on emerging threats and industry trends.
• Triage and manage external submissions from Rivian’s Bug Bounty program to ensure rapid response.
• Develop and support automated security tooling and agentic security workflows within CI/CD pipelines for streamlined vulnerability triage and threat modeling.
• Work closely with Rivian’s penetration testing team to identify and implement remediations for security vulnerabilities.
• Guide software development teams to write secure code and effectively remediate vulnerabilities as part of the SSDLC.
• Foster a culture of secure-by-design development across Rivian's engineering organization.
• Monitor and respond to application security risks in AWS and Kubernetes-hosted environments.
• Stay ahead of AI-specific vulnerabilities and cloud-native threats (preferred experience).

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed as a Staff Cybersecurity Application Security Engineer at Rivian, you need:

• 8+ years of application security experience, with hands-on expertise in reviewing and remediating common SAST vulnerabilities.
• Proficiency with key technologies: GraphQL, AWS, React, Java, Node.js, Python, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong coding/scripting skills in Python or Go for building security utilities and automation tools.
• Passion for Cybersecurity, demonstrated by staying current with industry best practices, tools, and emerging threats.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making to act as a bridge between security and engineering teams.
• Preferred: Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or technology industries; cloud-native AWS/Kubernetes apps; Gitlab CI/CD; AI vulnerability mitigation.

If you thrive in dynamic, unknown territories and love the outdoors like Rivian's team, this role is for you.

Salary & Benefits

Rivian offers a competitive salary range of $140,600 - $175,800 USD yearly for this role in Atlanta, Georgia, based on experience, skills, and location. Factors like competencies, education, certifications, and organizational needs influence placement within the range.

• Annual performance bonus and equity awards for top performers.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, life, short-term/long-term disability.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Full-time benefits start on day one; part-time after 90 days.
• Family coverage for spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26.

Explore more at rivianbenefits.com.

Why Join Rivian?

Rivian isn't just building EVs—we're redefining adventure with emissions-free vehicles. Our diverse team shares a love for the outdoors and commitment to protecting it. Work in Atlanta on groundbreaking tech, collaborate with top engineers, and grow in a company that challenges the status quo. Enjoy equal opportunity employment, accessibility accommodations, and a culture of innovation. With the job open until at least March 12, 2026, now's the time to apply for this high-impact cybersecurity role.

How to Apply

Ready to secure the future of electric adventure? Apply now through careers.rivian.com or internal portal for current employees. Rivian is an equal opportunity employer—qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Need accommodations? Email candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Don't miss this Staff Cybersecurity Application Security Engineer opportunity in Atlanta!