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Senior Software Systems Engineer - Autonomy

Rivian

$162,800 - $203,500
Sep 20, 2025
Palo Alto, CA, USA
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Rivian is looking to develop automated driving features and improve the driver experience by creating a safe, intuitive, and trust-inspiring experience.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.

Other

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Robotics or a related field.
  • Excellent team player with strong communication skills, capable of driving consensus across diverse engineering disciplines.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be willing to work in California.
  • 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.