Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

Rivian is pushing the boundaries of what vehicle software can do in terms of remote diagnostics and prognostics. The Reliability Diagnostics team develops innovative on-board software features that leverage sensor data to predict failures. This enables us to fulfill Rivian's goals of simplifying vehicle care and delivering an exceptional service experience to our customers.

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to spearhead the development of the Vehicle Health Monitor-our in-vehicle solution for prognostics. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and building the core of our software feature that monitors changes in the vehicle's noise and vibration signatures to detect system abnormalities. You will work with a team of top-notch engineers and scientists to build in-vehicle software features. These features enable Rivian Service to perform effective repairs and inform customers about required maintenance for vehicle safety and optimal performance.

Responsibilities
Implement diagnostic and prognostic algorithms that uniquely monitor vehicle sensors and signals for system health in C++
Collaborate with data scientists to deploy complex data models into production-ready code to the edge within real-time embedded vehicle software
Architect solutions that are highly efficient, ensuring minimal impact on system performance, memory, and power consumption in a resource-constrained embedded environment
Implement data serialization formats like Protocol Buffers (Protobuf) for efficient and structured data transport
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product and UI/UX design teams to define, influence, and deliver compelling service features
Drive quality through rigorous code reviews, continuous integration/development (CI/CD), and robust test-code implementation, including functional correctness and edge cases
Define and scope Vehicle Health monitor feature software needs for future Rivian programs
Grow your skills with continual learning, workshops and conferences

Qualifications
BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar
3-5 years of professional experience building and shipping complex, production-quality embedded software
Proficiency with Embedded C/C++
Deep understanding of embedded Linux and RTOS fundamentals including multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization for resource-constrained embedded systems
Hands-on experience debugging complex systems that involve interfaces to multiple sub-systems and ECUs
Experience with inter-process/app messaging frameworks and Protobuf-based contracts
Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)
Experience with code versioning and CI tools (GitLab CI, Bazel) working in multi-repo structure; ability to read/fix build failures and resolve rebase conflicts quickly

Bonus Skills
Experience in Automotive, Aerospace or Consumer Electronics industry
Experience with SW development in Kotlin, Java
Experience working on vehicle communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, UDS)

Leadership & Influence
Ability to spearhead development with minimal supervision, deadline driven mentality to keep progress moving along a producbon schedule
Ability to collaborate with and influence a mulbdisciplinary team that includes data scienbsts, sodware engineers, and mechanical engineers within the company as well as external partners

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $146,9000-$183,600 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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