Rivian is looking to champion user experience across its future-forward vehicle interfaces, specifically where human control meets hardware, such as drive mode selection, door/trunk closures, remote vehicle commands, and other hardware-driven UX.
Requirements
- Deep proficiency with prototyping and testing platforms across both digital and hardware environments (Figma, ProtoPie, Arduino is a plus, embedded UI frameworks, or similar).
- Strong portfolio highlighting UX solutions for physical controls, remote vehicle commands, hardware/software integration, and translating experience goals into hardware requirements.
- Proven ability to synthesize user research, behavioral insights, and technical constraints into component-level specifications for hardware and software teams.
- Solid foundation in automotive standards for user interfaces on drive control, closure mechanisms, and remote command safety/security.
- Hands-on experience in developing for accessibility, localization, and high performance especially as relates to physical hardware UX.
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities, able to articulate complex hardware/software UX strategies.
- 7+ years’ experience delivering end-to-end UX for hardware products, interactive electronics, automotive HMI, or similar domains—preferably with demonstrated drive mode, closure system, and embedded system interface projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and architecture of UX frameworks for hardware-integrated automotive features, including drive mode controls, vehicle closures (doors, trunk, charging ports), and remote command interfaces.
- Translate desired experiences for hardware/software solutions into clear, actionable requirements for component engineering (switches, sensors, haptic actuators, microcontrollers).
- Collaborate deeply with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to ensure user-centered hardware product development, influencing both design and technical specifications.
- Own the prototyping and iterative UX development for interactive electronics, leveraging tools like Figma, ProtoPie, as well as hardware prototyping environments.
- Develop and document robust information hierarchies and workflows for integrated digital/physical interfaces—ensuring accessibility, performance, and seamless cross-device operation.
- Benchmark industry UI/UX for vehicle features such as drive modes, closures, and remote operations, fueling innovation and ensuring Rivian leads with exceptional, intuitive hardware experiences.
- Present concepts and experience maps to leadership and cross-functional teams, advocating hardware-oriented UX and measurable product impact.
Other
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Interaction Design, Human Factors, Product Design, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
- Collaborative mindset—easily partners with product, engineering, and design teams spanning hardware, embedded software, and cloud environments.
- Must include a link to your portfolio, with credentials, showcasing samples that demonstrate your expertise for this role.
- Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
- Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
