Rivian is seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to join their Autonomy team, focusing on the development of end-to-end models that integrate perception, prediction, and planning for autonomous driving. The ideal candidate will work on scaling models that utilize vast sensory data and will be responsible for guiding the architecture and deployment of the Large Driving Model. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and a strong background in machine learning and software engineering. Candidates should be passionate about advancing autonomous vehicle technology and have a commitment to environmental sustainability.

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience building and deploying large-scale ML systems
• Deep understanding of foundation models, self-supervised learning, and world models in robotics or simulation
• Strong software engineering background, with fluency in Python and C++
• Experience training and evaluating transformer models or end-to-end autonomous agents
• Familiarity with real-time inference systems and autonomous vehicle constraints
• Proven leadership in driving ML projects from research to production

• Develop the technical strategy and architecture for an end-to-end autonomous driving model
• Create multi-modal, multi-task transformer-based systems that support closed-loop autonomy
• Build training and evaluation pipelines at scale across petabytes of real-world and simulated driving data
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across perception, planning, simulation, and ML infrastructure
• Drive alignment between model capabilities and real-world deployment constraints such as latency and robustness
• Publish internal technical guidance and mentor engineers across autonomy ML

• 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.