The Lead Staff Engineer at Rivian will focus on developing embedded software for the next-generation autonomy driving platform. This role involves architecting, designing, and testing platform software to support Rivian's autonomy stack. The engineer will lead feature development with cross-functional teams and oversee projects from concept to deployment. The position requires collaboration with hardware engineers and a commitment to optimizing system performance and efficiency.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of related work experience.
• Experience programming with C and C++ languages.
• Experience with embedded software development and hardware bring-up.
• Experience developing, profiling, and optimizing code on a multi-core embedded Linux target.
• Strong understanding of modern SoC architectures and operating system fundamentals.
• Proven track record of mentoring engineers or leading technical teams.

• Architect, design, develop, and maintain applications, drivers, and frameworks on high compute embedded platforms.
• Lead feature development involving cross-functional teams through multiple phases of the SDLC.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to bring-up hardware and integrate software with vehicle components.
• Identify and implement optimizations to enhance system performance, memory utilization, and power efficiency.
• Participate in and conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software designs and testing procedures.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate software functionality and reliability.
• Mentor and coach junior and senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

• 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.