Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Autonomy

Rivian • Palo Alto, CA

13h

About The Position

As a Software Engineer specializing in safety-critical self-driving embedded software, you will play a vital role in the design, development, and deployment of software that underpins essential self-driving features. Your responsibilities encompass a range of technical tasks, from software development to architecture analysis, all contributing to the successful implementation of robust and reliable self-driving solutions.

Requirements

• B.S. / M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience developing production-grade software for safety and function critical applications in automotive, aerospace, robotics, or related fields
• Strong embedded C programming skills
• Experience GCC/Clang compilers + linkers
• Experience with Bazel or other large-project build systems
• Strong triage and problem solving skills
• Experience with resource-constrained architectures
• Experience with real-time applications and kernels
• Experience writing, profiling, and debugging multi-threaded software
• Demonstrated success working in fast-paced, continuous integration / continuous development environment
• Familiarity with at least one scripting language (for example Bash, Lua, Python)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ethernet + TCP/IP networking
• Experience with CPU performance measurement and profiling
• JTAG, logic analyzer debugging
• Timesync
• ARM Cortex R (Armv8-R), Infineon TriCore, similar
• Functional Safety experience (ISO-26262, IEC-62304, DO-178C, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Develop software working on real-time operating systems for resource efficient systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc.) on a distributed and heterogeneous system (multiple processors, multi-core, multi-threaded) including in-house developed silicon
• Develop necessary tools to support development, building, observability, debugging, and testing
• Create early project definitions, set up build system and compiler tooling, solving complex problems and develop infrastructure along the way to allow for more efficient development from the team
• Assist in software-design and code reviews while assisting other developers on technical issues, design choices, and decision making
• Analysis of requirements, architecture, design, development, code review, quality assurance, and deployment of entire software engineering life cycle
• Identify gaps in development process and technical implementations to address and improve the quality and pace of team deliverables
• Coordinate with application development and cross-functional teams to enable and support vehicle and ADAS features

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees.
• You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements.
• Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment.
• Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
• More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level