Rivian · 2 months ago
Sr. Software Engineer, Backend Developer
Palo Alto, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $184K/yr
5+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing electric vehicle technology. The Senior Software Engineer will develop software to enhance ultra-high-speed manufacturing processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficiency and reliability of factory operations.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Contribute to the development of software standards and specifications by providing feedback on lessons learned and project gaps
Proactively review and approve merge requests (MR) with development teams
Guide teams in the proper deployment of Rivian software and enforce best practices
Qualification
Required
5+ years of software development experience in a test-driven environment
Proficiency in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Go (preferred), Rust
Bachelor's/Master's in Software Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Experience designing software for streaming mechanisms (NATS, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Pulsar, etc.)
Familiarity with source control systems (e.g., Gitlab, Bitbucket) and tools like JAMA and JIRA
Experience with automated testing and continuous integration frameworks
Strong understanding of caching, authentication, authorization, and privacy considerations
Comfortable with SDLC best practices and version-controlled software
Experience in designing and developing high-performance software
Solid understanding of Linux, or real-time operating systems
Experience with systematic troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Approximately 30% travel, or as required by the team
Preferred
Knowledge of Kubernetes (K8s), Git, Bazel, Jenkins, GitLab, Vault, or automotive systems is a plus
Experience with APIs (e.g., gRPC, HTTP) and database systems
Experience working on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) is a plus
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.
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
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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