Rivian · 1 month ago
Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Diagnostics
US-CA-Irvine
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $182K/yrRivian is a company focused on innovative electric vehicles, and they are seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to implement platform-level software and middleware components. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying embedded platform software while collaborating with hardware and cross-functional teams.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Implement platform-level software and middleware components
Design, develop, and deploy embedded platform software, including drivers, OS fundamentals, and middleware libraries
Collaborate with the hardware team on overall design, schematics, and hardware validation
Work closely with other development and cross-functional team members such as Charging, Body Controls, Infotainment, and Vehicle Dynamics
Qualification
Required
B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Strong C programming skills
Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Embedded software development and optimization
Multi-threaded and multi-core programming
Software development for systems with live sensor inputs
High performance processors and platforms such as ARM, ATOM, DSP, FPGA, GPU
Software development on microcontrollers
Good team player with great communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
Passionately motivated to take ideas from R&D phase to a product
Preferred
Bachelor of science in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or software engineering
Experience aligning technical implementation cross-functionally with other teams, optimizing for the best overall result for the product
Working experience with automated requirements management tools and issue tracking tools
Experience and knowledge of Embedded Software Engineering
Diagnostic experience
Benefits
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies covers most of the premiums.
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
Founded in 2009
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
Leadership Team
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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