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
We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer who understands the lay of the land of this rapidly growing EV marketplace. Our team focuses on providing software stack for Design Verification of the PCBAs & ECUs (Electronic Component Units) for current and next-gen vehicle platforms (Autonomy, Infotainment, Vehicle Controls etc.). You will be writing device drivers for the PCBA components, doing software prototypes for early hardware + software co-designs, validation test cases in Python/C, SDKs, and much more. You will get a chance to work with some of the smartest minds in developing embedded hardware + software stack for this rapidly evolving EV industry.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and deploy embedded software on Linux and/or RTOS for board bring-up, verification, and debugging of automotive electronics.
- Collaborate across multiple teams to deliver quality code, debug issues, prioritize and get things done with a level of efficiency and urgency.
- Ability to debug in real time across software and hardware stack to understand the real issues and provide solutions, work and collaborate with multiple teams if needed.
- Ability to crisply communicate with peers, stakeholders, customers, and technical leaders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
- Experience in C/C++ programming skills.
- Good understanding of Linux and/or RTOS fundamentals.
- Good debugging skills with an ability to work across organizations/teams.
- Experience using Lauterbach, Oscilloscope, JTAG, Flashing Tools etc.
- Experience with scripting language (Python, shell).
Preferred Skills
- Good understanding of interface protocol stacks (SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PCIe), and board bring-up.
- Knowledge of OS internals (process scheduler, memory management, concurrency, synchronization, storage).
- Experience in using electronic test equipment for debugging at the hardware level.
- Experience with embedded toolchains (compilers, linkers, linker scripts).
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range Northern California-Based Applicants: $116,300 - $145,400 (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 adequate 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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