Rivian is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join their team focused on Perception, Robotics, and Tracking. This role is essential for building and scaling evaluation tools for perception systems, ensuring the performance and reliability of the autonomy stack for a commercial fleet. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Perception and Autonomy teams to define evaluation metrics and drive continuous improvement. A passion for the outdoors and a commitment to protecting it for future generations aligns with Rivian's mission.

• 3+ years of direct industry experience as a software engineer in robotics, AV, or other real-time, safety-critical experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python and modern C++ (C++14/17 or later).
• Experience in Perception, Tracking, or Robotics domains, including evaluation, sensor fusion, or ML systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build scalable tools and infrastructure supporting R&D and fleet deployment.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.

• Design and implement high-performance evaluation frameworks for perception and tracking modules.
• Build scalable tools and pipelines to measure accuracy, robustness, and reliability across large-scale datasets.
• Collaborate with Perception and Autonomy teams to define evaluation metrics.
• Optimize codebases and ensure tools integrate seamlessly with production workflows.

• 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.