Staff Software Engineer, Perception, Autonomy

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.

Role Summary

You will be a key member of the Perception team at Rivian, which develops and deploys advanced machine learning algorithms that directly impact safety critical self-driving features of our category defining vehicles.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of software components related to our Machine Learning training. This position requires a passion for clean code and strong software development principles. The scope includes everything from how we architect, configure, and run our ML configuration systems to the training pipelines, testing pipelines, and general tooling that support our model development. You will collaborate closely with our team of ML engineers to seamlessly integrate your software components into our broader model development process.

Qualifications

• B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, or a related field
• 3+ years related industry or research experience
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and language experience in C++ and Python
• Broad understanding of modern Perception systems and their architectures
• Experience in several of the following areas: - Software for real-time safety-critical systems - Software engineering for robotics or perception applications - Machine learning model training, machine learning infrastructure, and associated tools - Writing performant, real-time software - Parallel Programming and working with hardware accelerators - Cloud computing and large-scale data processing - Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
• Good team player with great communication skills
• Passionately motivated to take ideas from R&D phase to a product.

Pay and Benefits

Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $184,000.00 - $264,000.00 (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.