Rivian · 1 month ago
Systems Integration Engineer II, Platform Integration, Autonomy
US-CA-Palo Alto
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$129K/yr - $161K/yrRivian is an innovative automotive company focused on autonomous driving technologies. They are seeking a Systems Integration Engineer II to integrate hardware and software components for autonomous systems, ensuring functionality, performance, and safety across vehicle platforms.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Work with cross functional teams to integrate hardware and software components on various vehicle platforms
Drive the development and use of in-vehicle and off-vehicle diagnostic tools
Identify, document and highlight cross-functional gaps and dependencies - proactively work towards creative solutions to resolve integration issues and ensure vehicle functionality
Deep-dive into vehicle log data and source code if required to root-cause system-level issues and facilitate rapid issue resolution in collaboration with domain experts
Support preliminary functional verification of ADAS-related SW releases on various test vehicle platforms -prior to hand-off to development & validation teams
Prototype tools and solutions to accommodate rapid development and to bring efficiency (IE. Python scripts and parsing vehicle data)
Review vehicle data and correlate data with requirements
Review and analyze large datasets from vehicle logs utilizing platforms like Databricks and Hex to correlate vehicle performance with requirements and develop insightful Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), particularly for system health and fault reporting
Lead efforts to improve ADAS system health monitoring, including supporting systems team on defining factory/service facing requirements, configuring data triggers, and designing dashboards to measure and report faults
Accelerate the utilization of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) for early integration testing, resulting in a significant reduction in vehicle regressions. Responsibilities include collaborating with the HIL team to expand smoke and regression testing capabilities, defining and implementing new test cases, managing the test environment (e.g., test branches), and ensuring clear, actionable reporting on test results
Find gaps and work towards filling them with engineering solutions or implementing processes
Incorporate automation and leverage AI to improve efficiency and drive faster development
Lead efforts to improve ADAS system health monitoring, including defining requirements, configuring data triggers, and designing dashboards to measure and report faults
Qualification
Required
B.S in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL (specifically Spark/Databricks SQL) for complex data analysis, KPI definition, and validation
Working knowledge of C++ for reviewing other developers' code and deep-level debugging/root-cause analysis
Direct, hands-on experience with automotive ECUs, diagnostic protocols (UDS, CAN, Ethernet), and diagnostic tools for debugging and data extraction
Experience working with large-scale, cloud-based vehicle data, including familiarity with log formats and data warehousing platforms (e.g. Databricks)
Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or bench testing, including spoofing vehicle signals (e.g., CAN, BBEth) and developing automated test cases
Proficiency with GIT and software repo management tools
Experience developing dashboards and reporting metrics using visualization tools such as Hex or Databricks
Understanding of automotive hardware and software development concepts including continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD) software development models
Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment, proactively collaborating cross-functionally with Middleware, Data Analytics and other cross-functional teams
Strong working knowledge of automotive electrical systems and communication protocols (CAN, Flexray, Ethernet) and relevant debug tools
Hands-on experience debugging complex systems that involve multiple ECUs with interfaces to various vehicle sub-systems
Strong understanding of vehicle safety concepts and testing-related safety procedures
Flexibility to travel domestically/internationally to support various vehicle-level integration and test activities
Clean driving record with professional experience driving prototype test-vehicles in test-tracks
Benefits
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.
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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