As a Software Functional Safety Engineer at Rivian, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of embedded software and control algorithms for power electronics components. You will work within a diverse team that values innovation and a passion for the outdoors. This position requires deep technical expertise and the ability to influence cross-functional teams while driving supplier strategy and shaping engineering standards. Your contributions will help maintain Rivian's commitment to functional safety in its electric adventure vehicles.

• MS, BS, or PhD degree in Electrical, Embedded, or Software Engineering
• 5+ years of experience developing and implementing embedded software and controls with a functional safety engineering background in ISO 26262
• In-depth understanding of systems and software design architecture for Power Electronics applications
• Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, and LIN
• Knowledge of failure modes and failure effects of embedded software and controls design
• Experience with requirements management tools, issue tracking tools, and software version control tools
• Experience with C programming and/or model-based design using Simulink
• Strong team player with a drive to exceed expectations and meet deadlines

• Perform software safety analysis of embedded software and control algorithms to address safety anomalies
• Develop SW-FTA, SW-FMEA, Freedom from interference, and dependent failure analysis for embedded software
• Develop software safety concepts, requirements, and architecture while driving safety implementation within the software design team
• Support hardware safety analysis and hardware safety requirements development
• Develop traceability between software, technical safety requirements, relevant test cases, and work products
• Support the software test team in executing test cases and troubleshooting on various test setups
• Analyze and break vehicle level technical safety requirements into detailed software safety requirements
• Support defining programming and coding guidelines for software development teams

• 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.