JobsSr. Staff Software Engineer, Pose, Localization & Calibration, Autonomy
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Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Pose, Localization & Calibration, Autonomy

Rivian

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/9/2026

Compensation

$265,000 - $331,300 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202697.5% approval+60% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Sr. Software Engineer on the Pose team at Rivian will focus on developing mapping, localization, and calibration solutions for autonomous vehicles. This role involves working with a diverse group of algorithm developers and software engineers to enhance the autonomy stack. The team is responsible for integrating algorithms into the vehicle architecture and ensuring high-quality, scalable software. Candidates should have a strong background in robotics and real-time systems, with a passion for outdoor adventures and sustainability.

Requirements

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
  • 7+ years of robotics, AV (Autonomous Vehicle), or other real-time, safety-critical experience.
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills and experience.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
  • Good team player with great communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Define, review, and refactor the architecture, algorithms, and frameworks for solving pose, calibration, and SLAM problems.
  • Implement algorithms and frameworks in C++ and mentor junior engineers.
  • Integrate algorithms into the autonomous vehicle architecture and migrate them to real-time embedded systems.
  • Help define and develop pipelines to evaluate and iterate on algorithms at scale.
  • Interface directly with suppliers and collaborate with software, hardware, and vehicle design teams.

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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