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Sr. Software Engineer, Engineering Applications

Rivian

Location

Palo Alto, CA, Irvine, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/1/2026

Compensation

$135,100 - $183,600 per year

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

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Engineering Applications team, which focuses on building internal tools that enhance engineering workflows. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in full-stack development and some exposure to DevOps practices. This role involves independently delivering features and understanding production systems. The team values collaboration and aims to create scalable, user-friendly applications using modern technologies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience in software development
  • Strong programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript and Python
  • Experience building web applications using modern frameworks such as React
  • Understanding of REST APIs, system design fundamentals, and application architecture
  • Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using React, TypeScript, and Python
  • Build and enhance backend APIs and services for scalability and performance
  • Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to define and deliver technical solutions
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving engineering standards
  • Debug and resolve issues across frontend, backend, and deployment environments
  • Work with cloud platforms to deploy and operate applications
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and improve development and release workflows
  • Help improve observability, monitoring, and reliability of applications

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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