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Staff SI/PI Engineer

Rivian

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/29/2026

Compensation

$186,000 - $296,000 per year

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

The role at Rivian focuses on optimizing layout design through signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis in collaboration with package design and PCB design engineers. The team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology while maintaining a commitment to environmental sustainability. Candidates will work cross-functionally with various engineering disciplines to enhance performance at the die, package, and system levels. This position requires hands-on validation of SI/PI performance in a lab setting and staying updated on industry trends.

Requirements

  • M.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with relevant industry-level work experience.
  • Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong academic background in electromagnetic theory and transmission line.
  • Familiarity with signal integrity and power integrity concepts for high-speed SerDes and parallel interfaces.
  • Hands-on experience in SI/PI analysis using EM and circuit simulation tools such as Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, and Cadence Sigrity.
  • Proven track record of incorporating AI into methodologies to enhance productivity.
  • Measurement expertise with frequency and time domain tools such as VNA and oscilloscopes.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with package design and PCB design engineers on layout optimization based on SI and PI analysis.
  • Work cross-functionally with SOC architects, physical design, and system design to achieve optimum performance.
  • Validate SI/PI performance in the lab and correlate results with simulations.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in SI and PI design methodologies.

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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