Sr. Software Systems Engineer, Autonomy

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
The Autonomy Software Systems team owns the end-to-end development of our automated

driving features. As a Sr. Systems Engineer focused on Driver Experience, you will be the

critical bridge between the core autonomous driving system and the vehicle's interaction with

the driver. You will architect how our autonomy features communicate their status, intent, and

limitations to the user, ensuring a safe, intuitive, and trust-inspiring experience.

Your work will define the personality of our autonomous systems, directly shaping the

customer's daily journey by orchestrating seamless interactions between autonomy,

infotainment, body controls, and the driver.

Responsibilities

• Translate product vision and UX/UI design concepts into system architectures and precise, testable requirements for the interfaces between the autonomy stack, infotainment displays, audio systems, and body control modules (lights, steering wheel controls, etc.).
• Collaborate with UI/UX and Infotainment teams to design and implement on-screen visualizations, notifications, and chimes that clearly communicate system state and requests.
• Collaborate within Autonomy development and test teams including planning, software infrastructure, feature engineering, HIL and vehicle integration for end-to-end feature development, integration, and testing.
• Drive cross functional collaboration between body controls, infotainment and vehicle SW teams to satisfy feature and system requirements.
• Work across development, triage, integration, and test teams to identify, root cause, and resolve or mitigate feature issues.
• Lead process improvements to achieve First-Time-Right design.
• Coordinate with program teams on feasibility, development status, risks, limitations to effectively set up and meet program schedules.
• Participate and represent the autonomy team in the architecture and design reviews, feasibility studies, timeline reviews, FMEAs and impact analysis hosted by various stakeholders.
• Execute cross functional discussions by fostering consensus, even during challenging technical discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechatronics, ComputerScience, Robotics or a related field.
• 4+ years (Bachelor's)/2+ years (Master's) professional experience in systems
• engineering or software development, building autonomous systems or similarly complex robotics systems.
• Track record of deploying software in production environments, carrying one or more of listed responsibilities or developing software.
• Strong 'systems thinking' ability and problem solving skills in a highly cross functional
• and fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of automotive communication channels such as CAN, Ethernet and protocols
• such as UDP, TCP etc.
• Basic to moderate programming skills (C/C++, Python). Ability to understand and navigate software code is required.
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., JAMA, Polarion, DOORS, Flow) is a strong plus.
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills, capable of driving consensus across diverse engineering disciplines.
• Preferred - Experience designing architectures for intuitive and safe user experience systems related to autonomous driving features.
• Preferred - Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, digital display design, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) specific to in-vehicle systems.

Pay Disclosure
Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $162,800-$203,500 (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.

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