Job Description

Rivian is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of a high-performance browser-based 3D visualization platform, focusing on rendering complex sensor data with a smooth performance and empowering engineers to analyze autonomous behaviors effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or related field
8+ years of relevant industry experience
Deep understanding of the graphics pipeline, 3D mathematics, and GPU architecture
Proven experience writing raw GLSL or WGSL shaders
Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript and React
Mastery of browser APIs including WebGL/WebGPU, WebWorkers, and OffscreenCanvas
Extensive experience with web-based 3D engines such as Three.js or Babylon.js
Track record of optimizing high-throughput data applications
Experience using WASM with C++ or Rust

Responsibilities

Lead the architectural evolution of the web-based 3D visualization platform
Design and implement efficient pipelines for high volume streaming datasets
Write and optimize custom GLSL/WGSL shaders
Implement complex visualization features like BEV fused camera projections
Serve as a source of knowledge for 3D graphics within the team
Use modern profiling tools to monitor rendering performance and memory usage
Collaborate with Product Managers, UX Designers, and Autonomy Engineers