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Staff Engineer, Perception: Systems

Rivian

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$228,000 - $285,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202697.5% approval+60% YoY
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Job description

This role is part of the Perception Systems team at Rivian, focusing on the data-loop, triage, and model evaluation processes necessary for deploying perception models for autonomy features. The position involves conducting root-cause analysis to understand performance issues and writing software that interfaces with the perception and autonomy stack. The team values diverse backgrounds and a shared passion for the outdoors, aiming to innovate in the field of electric adventure vehicles. Candidates will work closely with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges and improve model robustness.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience deploying autonomy in the real world.
  • Strong familiarity with machine learning in a production environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and coordination skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a highly cross-functional and fast-paced environment.
  • Strong cross-functional communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate model performance issues with a system-level and sensor performance lens.
  • Develop software and tooling to streamline root-cause analysis, data analysis, and evaluation workflows.
  • Analyze data-loop processes and triage results to specify requirements for improved data collection, labeling, or augmentation.
  • Develop robust KPIs and metrics to identify and prevent future regressions from perception models.
  • Work closely with teams across the larger perception group and systems engineering to address technical challenges.

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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