Staff Software Engineer Careers at Rivian - London, England | Apply Now!

Role Overview

Rivian is revolutionizing the automotive industry with emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles designed for outdoor enthusiasts. We're seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the evolution of our massive-scale backend data platform supporting Rivian's global fleet. This critical role focuses on building high-throughput data ingestion and processing systems that empower our ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) engineers to query, replay, and analyze petabytes of drive data in seconds.

As a Staff Software Engineer at Rivian UK, you'll work alongside senior leaders to architect resilient distributed systems using cutting-edge technologies like Go (Golang), Python, AWS, and Kafka. This position offers the chance to tackle complex challenges in data querying at scale, performance optimization, and operational excellence while providing technical leadership to growing engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities at Rivian

Joining Rivian means owning the most challenging problems in EV fleet data infrastructure. Your day-to-day will include:

• Spearhead complex initiatives designing unified search backends for low-latency queries across petabytes of historical drive and sensor data
• Architect scalable, event-driven services on AWS, driving decisions on API design, processing models, and service boundaries
• Develop high-volume data ingestion pipelines using Go/Python with AWS Lambda, SQS/SNS, Kafka for telematics/sensor processing
• Profile and optimize backend services for maximum throughput, tackling concurrency challenges with MCAP files
• Champion DevOps excellence by defining SLOs, implementing observability (metrics, distributed tracing, logging), and using Terraform IaC
• Provide technical leadership as a multiplier—mentoring engineers, setting code review standards, shaping the data organization roadmap
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Embedded/ML teams to design efficient APIs and adapt to evolving data formats
• Build resilient systems enabling ADAS engineers to analyze fleet data at lightning speed
• Interface with C++ ADAS libraries and wrap SDKs for seamless data pipeline integration

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed as a Staff Software Engineer at Rivian, you'll bring:

• 8+ years industry experience building distributed systems (Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science required)
• Expert Go (Golang) and/or Python proficiency—standard libraries, memory management, concurrency patterns mastered
• Deep AWS expertise: Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, IAM, container orchestration (EKS/ECS)
• Data engineering experience: ETL/ELT pipelines, message queues, data stores, stream processing
• Database mastery: Schema design, indexing, SQL/NoSQL/search-engine trade-offs (Elasticsearch/OpenSearch)
• Strong C++ skills to interface with core ADAS libraries and SDKs
• Bonus: Robotics standards (ROS/DDS, MCAP, Protobuf), TypeScript/React, workflow tools (Airflow, Step Functions)

Salary & Benefits

Staff Software Engineer salary at Rivian UK ranges from £130,000 - £170,000 annually (market estimate with 5-10% buffer for automotive/tech sector). Total compensation includes equity, bonuses, and comprehensive perks:

• Competitive base salary + performance bonus
• Rivian stock options for long-term wealth building
• Generous pension matching
• Unlimited PTO to recharge in nature
• Private medical, dental, vision coverage
• EV discounts on Rivian vehicles
• Professional growth budget
• Flexible hybrid work in London and beyond
• Wellness programs and parental leave

Why Join Rivian?

Rivian isn't just building electric vehicles—we're protecting the outdoors for future generations. Our diverse team shares a passion for adventure and innovation. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll:

• Work on petabyte-scale data platforms powering next-gen ADAS
• Collaborate with world-class engineers tackling unknown challenges
• Shape Rivian's technical roadmap in the UK market
• Enjoy a culture that values courage, curiosity, and work-life balance
• Contribute to sustainable transportation at global scale

With rapid growth in Europe, this is your chance to build infrastructure that keeps the world adventurous forever.

How to Apply

Ready to architect the future of EV fleet data at Rivian? Apply now for the Staff Software Engineer position in London, UK. Submit your CV highlighting Go/Python/AWS experience and distributed systems work. We're committed to equal opportunity and accessibility—contact candidateaccommodations@rivian.com for support. Don't miss this opportunity to join Rivian's UK engineering team driving electric adventure innovation!