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Staff Power Electronics Software Engineer

Rivian
Torrance, CA Full-time 2/4/2026 $171.1k - $213.9k per year
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 99%Total filings 685New hires 98
Established Sponsor
FY 2025

Job Description

Rivian is seeking a candidate to develop firmware and controls for power conversion systems, including vehicle and energy products. The role involves managing the full software development lifecycle for power electronics, requiring expertise in embedded architectures and real-time software practices.

Requirements

  • At least a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering or computer science. Master’s degree preferred
  • 8+ years of software development experience with real-time embedded C systems
  • Fluency in state-of-the-art embedded software practices using the C programming language
  • Proficiency in version control software processes and techniques (GitFlow, GitLab)
  • Ability to write testing scripts using scripting languages (Python)
  • Knowledge of software build procedures and the ability to maintain build scripts (SCons preferred, CMake, Makefile)
  • Strong background in real-time software component design and testing

Responsibilities

  • Specification, design, implementation, and testing of both bare metal and RTOS low-level software for power electronics applications
  • Work with/resolve ambiguity in requirements/specifications/designs
  • Design and specify interfaces between application software and firmware
  • Design, develop, implement, and test multicore interfaces and applications
  • Develop multicore, timing critical software architectures
  • Create elegant, efficient real time software components and interfaces
  • Develop software component testing methodologies and implementations to ensure maturity/stability/release readiness
  • Work with hardware and debuggers at a bench and HIL level to verify software operation
  • Design ISO26262 compliant software
  • Document requirements, software design and test procedures and results

Benefits

  • Employees at Rivian are often offered comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, ESPP and potential RSU grants, performance bonuses, and generous time off including paid parental and sick leave. Perks can include 24/7 mental-health coaching and therapy, Hinge Health for Anthem enrollees, tuition assistance and professional development, plus on-site food and a wide range of employee discounts on items like computers, mobile phones, home loans, and pet care.

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