Staff Software Systems Engineer, Autonomy - Rivian
Palo Alto, CA 94304
About the Job
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:- Develop and deliver best-in-class Low-speed maneuvering features powered by the Rivian Autonomy Stack.
- Architect scalable solutions to meet features’ functional and performance requirements and setup infrastructure/methods for the required data logging, simulation, and feature evaluations.
- Collaborate within Autonomy development teams such as perception, planning, motion control, embedded software for end-to-end feature development, integration, and testing.
- Drive cross functional collaboration between chassis, vehicle dynamics, UI/UX and vehicle SW teams to satisfy feature and system requirements.
- Work with product and program teams to lead feature development across products meeting program schedules.
- Lead feasibility studies for Low-speed maneuvering features in Rivian’s autonomy feature roadmap.
- Independently deep dive and, in parallel, work across development, triage, integration, and test teams to identify, root cause, and resolve feature issues through the development/maturity phases.
- Execute cross functional discussions by fostering consensus, even during challenging technical discussions.
- Define feature KPIs and build dashboards by working with the Cloud and Data teams.
- Contribute effectively to next generation architecture discussions using prior experience and research as required
- Lead demonstrations for new features for internal management review according to feature maturity timelines
- Devise all-encompassing recommendations for verification and validation processes to robustly qualify features well ahead of customer release
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 8+ years (Bachelor’s)/6+ years (Master’s) of professional experience in Systems Engineering or Software Development in the autonomous driving or automotive industry.
- Experience working with safety critical systems and understanding of FunctionalnSafety and SOTIF standards
- Strong programming skills (Matlab/Simulink, C/C++, Python, SQL)
- Working knowledge of Automotive standards, regulations, and test protocols (USNCAP, IIHS, EUNCAP, UNECE)
- Experience building autonomous systems or similarly complex Robotics Systems.
- Experience with management tools such as Jira, Confluence, JAMA, etc.
- Experience with Vector tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, etc.)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
- Good team player with excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills
- Passionate and motivated to bring ideas and concepts from R&D to production
- Need to have a valid driver's license and should be able to drive on occasion
Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $206,500.00 - $258,100.00 (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.
Company Statements: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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