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Staff Power Electronics Software Engineer

Rivian

Location

Torrance, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/9/2026

Compensation

$171,000 - $213,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 99%·Filings 685·New hires 98·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

The role at Rivian involves developing firmware and controls for power conversion systems, including vehicle and energy products. The ideal candidate will manage the full software development lifecycle for power electronics, requiring expertise in embedded architectures and multi-core embedded controller peripherals. The team is dedicated to innovative solutions and operates in challenging environments. A strong background in real-time embedded systems is essential for success in this position.

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, 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 a preference for SCons, CMake, or 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 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 and 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.

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