Rivian · 1 month ago
Sr. Embedded Engineer, Vehicle Motion & Control Systems
US-CA-Irvine
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $183K/yr
5+ years expRivian is a company focused on electric vehicles and advanced technologies, and they are seeking a Senior Embedded Engineer to design and implement real-time control algorithms for autonomous driving features. The role involves system-level debugging, performance optimization, and collaboration with systems engineers to ensure functional analysis of vehicle motion-control systems.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Design and implement trajectory-control algorithms in Embedded C for Autonomous Driving features, which can scale across various chassis architectures
Lead technical meetings and code reviews, providing technical feedback to drive traceable and high-quality solutions
Ensure seamless integration of control algorithms with the vehicle motion-control and state estimation software stack
Lead system-level debugging, root cause analysis, and issue resolution across multiple vehicle domains
Analyze system behavior using data analytics tools and methodologies to identify issues and improvement opportunities
Develop, execute, and manage detailed daily test plans, and create and deploy test cases on various test automation platforms (data playback, SIL, HIL)
Collaborate with systems engineers to define feature-level requirements and ensure functional analysis using hierarchical DFMEA
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields, with prior coursework in non-linear control and/or optimal control
5+ years of experience in systems integration, embedded controls, or with trajectory control algorithms in automotive, aerospace, or related fields
Proficiency with Embedded C/C++ and Python
Deep understanding of embedded systems and RTOS
Demonstrated expertise in debugging embedded systems and automotive networking protocols (specifically CAN, LIN, and Ethernet)
Experience troubleshooting complex field issues with developer-driven field data analytics
Proficiency in firmware development processes and relevant tools (Git, Gtest)
Experience leveraging analytic tools (e.g., Vector CANalyzer/CANape or similar automotive data/logging platforms) for large-scale data review
Benefits
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
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2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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