Staff Software Engineer, Embedded, Autonomy

Rivian

3/1/2025

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Salary: $206,500.00 - $258,100.00 per year

Job Description

Rivian is seeking an individual contributor to develop embedded software for their next-generation autonomy driving platform.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
8+ years of related work experience
Experience programming with C and C++ languages
Experience with bleeding-edge embedded software development and hardware bring-up
Experience with cycle-accurate simulation
Experience with Linux device drivers for various hardware blocks
Experience working with embedded development tools and debuggers
Strong understanding of modern SoC architectures, operating system fundamentals, hardware/software interfaces, and abstractions
Experience with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, UDS, and DOIP is a plus
Experience with any RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, QNX, GreenHills, etc.) is a plus

Architect, design, develop, and maintain applications, drivers, and frameworks on high compute embedded platforms
Lead feature development involving cross-functional teams through multiple phases of the SDLC
Collaborate with hardware engineers to bring-up hardware and integrate software with various vehicle components and systems
Identify and implement optimizations to enhance system performance, memory utilization, and power efficiency
Participate in and conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and adherence to coding standards
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software designs, interfaces, and testing procedures
Develop and execute test plans to validate software functionality, safety, and reliability in compliance with automotive standards
Keep up with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to contribute to continuous improvement within the team

Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.