Location
Torrance, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/9/2026
Compensation
$135,100 - $168,900 per year
Job description
Rivian is seeking a firmware and controls engineer to join their team focused on developing software for power conversion systems, including vehicle and energy products. The ideal candidate will engage in the full software development lifecycle, from specification and design to implementation and testing. This role requires proficiency in embedded architectures and a strong understanding of multi-core embedded controller peripherals. The team values diverse backgrounds and a shared passion for the outdoors and sustainability.
Requirements
- At least a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
- Master's degree preferred.
- 3+ 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 such as GitFlow and GitLab.
- Ability to write testing scripts using scripting languages like Python.
- Knowledge of software build procedures and the ability to maintain build scripts, with SCons preferred.
Responsibilities
- Specification, design, implementation, and testing of both bare metal and RTOS low-level software for power electronics applications.
- Work with and resolve ambiguity in requirements, specifications, and 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, and 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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Rivian Automotive Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
101
FY2026
Approval rate
97.5%
FY2026
LCA certified
258
FY2026
Entry-level share
3.9%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+60%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-42%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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