Rivian · 1 month ago
Systems Architecture Software Engineer
Palo Alto, California
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$105K/yr - $138K/yr
1+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on creating the next generation of electric vehicles through innovative technology. The Systems Architecture Engineer will be responsible for architecting and optimizing the software and electrical systems of Rivian and Volkswagen vehicles, ensuring alignment across technical teams and contributing to the design and implementation of state-of-the-art vehicle technologies.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Help advance our capabilities for analyzing network architecture, topology, and behavior of existing and future vehicles
Interface with multiple functional domains and help define and push the limit for future technology roadmap
Help define and decompose program functional and performance requirements to sub-systems, ensuring that we are defining and leading the state of the art software-defined vehicles
Work cross-functionally to design the system architecture and corresponding function allocation, ensuring the solution is scalable and solves future variants
Work to optimally assign a function to mechanical hardware, electrical hardware, or software
Create and run models to understand the feasibility and fundamental limits of various designs
Perform system analysis to understand strengths, drawbacks, and limitations
Provide and drive system optimization
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
1-3 years of experience with Systems Engineering, communication networks, safety-critical systems, and/or automotive development processes; or advanced degree
Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
Good team player with excellent communication skills
Self-motivated: Demonstrated ability to set direction and guide the team towards it
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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