Rivian · 4 months ago
Sr. AI Systems and Applications Validation Engineer
Palo Alto, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing automotive technology. The role involves driving testing and validation efforts for advanced camera systems and AI models, ensuring system stability and performance in automotive applications.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Low-Level System Profiling and Performance Testing and conduct comprehensive system profiling on embedded hardware components, including firmware and image signal processors, to identify performance bottlenecks, ensure thermal efficiency, and validate system stability under real-world automotive conditions
Test firmware and hardware integration to ensure seamless functionality across different camera models and embedded systems configurations
Execute long-duration and stress tests under various conditions to identify potential weaknesses in system stability and performance
Work closely with hardware and firmware engineers to understand system-level requirements and ensure hardware-software compatibility
Develop and execute HIL test setups to simulate real-world automotive conditions, validating camera system interactions within an emulated hardware environment to catch issues before deployment. Also implement SIL testing for embedded software and AI models to ensure robustness and compatibility before hardware integration
Test system behavior under simulated conditions to identify and resolve issues early in the development cycle
Validate the deployment and integration of AI models within firmware, ensuring compatibility, accuracy, and stability across different camera hardware configurations and OEM specification
Test and validate GenAI and computer vision models, ensuring accuracy, latency, and robustness across diverse environmental conditions, such as low light and high-motion scenarios
Develop and execute test cases for model training, deployment, and edge case handling
Write test automation scripts to automate unit, functional, stress and end to end testing
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in software or embedded systems testing, with a focus on camera systems, computer vision, or low-level firmware
Proficiency in embedded systems testing, including firmware, hardware interaction, and low-level performance profiling
Familiarity with testing frameworks and tools commonly used in embedded and AI testing environments
Experience with hardware-software integration testing and knowledge of embedded software debugging
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving bottlenecks
Experience with performance and thermal profiling tools tailored to embedded systems
Ability to translate OEM specifications into detailed test plans and validation procedures
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with OEM partners to understand and meet their testing requirements
Preferred
Background in the automotive industry or experience with safety-critical systems
Hands-on experience with testing frameworks used in imaging technology
Familiarity with agile methodologies and ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Solid understanding of pytest, gitlab CICD, jenkins
AI/ML model testing, especially in GenAI or computer vision applications
Benefits
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment.
Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days 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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