Rivian · 1 month ago
Staff OTA Systems Architecture Engineer
US-CA-Irvine
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$186K/yr - $232K/yr
4+ years expRivian is a company focused on developing and launching new variants and platforms in a scalable manner. They are seeking a highly motivated individual to define and develop end-to-end architecture for managing software configurations to support their fleet and product portfolio.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Drive end to end execution of vehicle configuration initiatives; taking on development, integration, and test responsibilities where necessary to ensure timely delivery
Arbitrating discussions to add new software configurations and driving the addition of these new configurations through to production
Work with stakeholders around software and with joint venture partners to ensure new software and product variants are supported in a scalable manner
Define and drive development of new schemas and architectures for managing configurations on vehicle and at a fleet level
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science/Engineering
4+ years of experience working on complex, cross-functional, distributed software systems
4+ years of experience developing application software in python
Experience developing for embedded systems in C/C++/Rust/Carbon
Experience with networked embedded systems (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, DOIP, ISOTP)
Experience developing or integrating NATS messaging for distributed systems
Experience with software configuration management in either a DevOps or integrated system context
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience working in a fast-paced, high growth environment
Preferred
Experience working in configuration management on a complex electromechanical product (Automotive, Aerospace, Defense)
Experience with systems engineering and common systems analysis practices
Experience with TCP/IP systems
Experience with remotely connected systems
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
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies covers most of the premiums
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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