Rivian is seeking a Staff Geospatial Data Engineer to lead the development of geospatial data preparation and routing infrastructure for their Large Driving Model (LDM). This role involves bridging complex digital map representations with routing engines and data pipelines for AI training. The engineer will focus on designing high-throughput route processing systems and optimizing algorithms for map-matching. This position requires a strong foundation in spatial data engineering and algorithm development, with a hands-on approach to solving data bottlenecks.

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of industry experience developing high-performance route processing algorithms, GIS/spatial data pipelines, or routing systems for autonomous platforms.
• Expertise in C++ and Python, including data structures, memory management, and multi-threading.
• Deep technical foundation in spatial graph algorithms, map-matching, and topological data manipulation.
• Hands-on experience with OpenStreetMap data structures and modern open-source routing engines is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with localization concepts and spatial coordinate transformations within autonomous driving stacks.
• Proven track record leading complex software projects and mentoring engineering peers.

• Design, build, and own high-performance software for route processing as part of the data pipeline.
• Lead the integration, customization, and optimization of spatial frameworks and routing engines.
• Establish techniques to clean, validate, align, and enrich map features.
• Collaborate with ML Infrastructure, Motion Planning, Localization, Mapping, and Simulation teams.
• Act as a key technical authority on route data processing and routing architecture.
• Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices for spatial data handling.
• Champion a culture of production-grade C++ and Python code.

• 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.