The Autonomy Software Systems team at Rivian is focused on developing and engineering automated driving features that enhance customer experience and safety. This role involves leading systems engineering, architecture design, and function development from concept to production. The team collaborates across various domains, including pose, perception, and motion control, to ensure seamless integration and testing of features. Candidates will play a crucial role in defining requirements and driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve successful outcomes.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Robotics or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in systems engineering or software development for Bachelor's degree holders, or 2+ years for Master's degree holders.
• Experience in deploying software in production environments related to autonomous systems.
• Working knowledge of automotive standards, regulations, and test protocols related to automated driving.
• Moderate programming skills in C/C++, Python, or SQL for rapid prototyping and software development.

• Define features’ operational design domain, functional, performance, and safety requirements.
• Architect solutions to meet features’ functional and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with autonomy development teams for end-to-end feature development, integration, and testing.
• Define and develop metrics for feature evaluation and collaborate with various teams to deploy necessary infrastructure.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to satisfy feature and system requirements.
• Identify, root cause, and resolve or mitigate feature issues across development and testing teams.
• Lead process improvements to achieve First-Time-Right design.
• Coordinate with program teams on feasibility, development status, and risks to meet program schedules.
• Participate in architecture and design reviews, feasibility studies, and impact analysis.

• 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.