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. 

The Senior Software Engineer will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining middleware systems that support Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates and various other connected services for vehicles. You will be responsible for ensuring secure, efficient, and reliable communication between vehicle systems and cloud infrastructure. As a senior engineer, you will lead architectural decisions, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance middleware solutions.

• Design & Development:
  • Lead the design, implementation, and deployment of middleware components that support OTA functionality and a wide range of connected services.
  • Develop APIs and communication protocols for data exchange between embedded systems, cloud platforms, and third-party services.
  • Ensure scalability, reliability, performance, and security of connected services.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including cloud engineers, embedded software developers, and cybersecurity experts, to integrate various connected services.
  • Collaborate with product management to define features and requirements for both OTA updates and other connectivity-related functionalities.
  • Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and participate in code reviews.
• Security & Compliance:
  • Implement robust security mechanisms to ensure that all updates and services are delivered and installed safely.
  • Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards and regulations related to connectivity technologies, including data encryption, authentication, and integrity checks.
• Maintenance & Optimization:
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize middleware processes to ensure seamless functionality across various connected services in real-world conditions.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve middleware performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for middleware components, including architectural designs, APIs, and system integration guides.
    
     

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 3+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on middleware, embedded systems, or automotive software development.
  • Experience with Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates and associated technologies in the automotive or IoT space is highly desirable.
  • Strong experience in distributed systems, networking, and real-time communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, TCP/IP).
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Rust, Python, or Java.
  • Experience with Linux-based systems and middleware frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and vehicle communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, UDS).
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity practices and secure software development.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
  • Effective communication skills for collaborating across engineering and business teams.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in automotive software development (e.g., ISO 26262).
• Familiarity with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for software updates and connected services.
• Knowledge of AI/ML models applied in automotive systems. 

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: 147,000 - 184,000 USD (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, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. 

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at  candidateaccommodations@rivian.com .

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Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. 

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