Role Overview

Join Rivian as a Staff Embedded Software Engineer Autonomy in Palo Alto, California, and drive the future of electric adventure vehicles. Rivian is pioneering emissions-free EVs with a next-generation autonomy driving platform. As an individual contributor, you'll architect, design, develop, and test platform software supporting Rivian's cutting-edge autonomy stack. Lead features from concept to deployment, focusing on application development, driver development, hardware bring-up, and simulation. If you thrive in unknown territories, love the outdoors, and have 8+ years in embedded software, this Rivian career is your adventure.

Key Responsibilities at Rivian

Take ownership of embedded software for Rivian's autonomy platform with these action-oriented tasks:

• Architect and design applications, drivers, and frameworks for high-compute embedded platforms.
• Lead feature development across cross-functional teams through full SDLC phases.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers for seamless bring-up and integration with vehicle components.
• Optimize system performance, memory utilization, and power efficiency through profiling.
• Conduct code reviews to uphold quality, coding standards, and team knowledge sharing.
• Document software designs, interfaces, and testing procedures comprehensively.
• Develop and execute test plans ensuring functionality, safety, and automotive compliance.
• Innovate continuously by tracking industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Debug complex issues in multi-core Linux environments and SoC integrations.

These responsibilities position you at the forefront of autonomous driving software engineering in EVs.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel in this Staff Embedded Software Engineer role at Rivian, you need:

• Degree: Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related.
• Experience: 8+ years in related embedded software work.
• Programming: Strong C and C++ expertise.
• Embedded Development: Bleeding-edge experience with hardware bring-up and cycle-accurate simulation.
• Linux Mastery: Developing, profiling, optimizing on multi-core embedded Linux.
• Device Drivers: Linux drivers for CSI, ISP, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART, UFS, PCIe.
• Tools: Embedded debuggers, Git, issue trackers.
• Knowledge: SoC architectures, OS fundamentals, hardware/software interfaces.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, debugging, problem-solving, teamwork.

Plus: Automotive protocols (CAN, UDS, DOIP), RTOS (FreeRTOS, QNX). Rivian seeks diverse, courageous innovators passionate about sustainability.

Salary & Benefits

Earn $206,000 - $258,000 USD yearly in Palo Alto, based on experience. Rivian's benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical/Rx, dental, vision from day one for full-time.
• Family Support: Spouse/domestic partner, children to 26.
• Part-Time Perks: Coverage after 90 days.
• EOE: Equal opportunity, ADA accommodations via candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
• Career Growth: Lead autonomy features in a mission-driven EV leader.
• Culture: Outdoors-loving team challenging the status quo.

This package supports your adventurous life while advancing EV autonomy.

Why Join Rivian?

Rivian isn't just building EVs; we're keeping the world adventurous. Our Palo Alto team reframes problems, explores unknowns, and protects the planet. As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer Autonomy, you'll work on high-impact autonomy software for adventure vehicles. Enjoy diverse backgrounds, outdoor passion, and continuous innovation. With competitive pay, top benefits, and a culture of courage, Rivian offers unparalleled growth in embedded software careers. Be part of the emissions-free revolution.

How to Apply

Ready for this Rivian adventure? Apply now for the Staff Embedded Software Engineer Autonomy position in Palo Alto. Submit your resume highlighting C/C++, Linux drivers, and hardware bring-up experience. Rivian values all qualified applicants equally. Questions? Email candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Join us to architect the future of autonomous EVs today!