Rivian · 2 weeks ago
Wi-Fi Software Engineer
US-CA-Palo Alto
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$147K/yr - $184K/yr
3+ years expRivian is building exciting software defined vehicle platforms and is seeking highly skilled and motivated software engineers to join the Connectivity team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software applications for vehicle WiFi connection management and configuration.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain embedded software applications for vehicle WiFi connection management and configuration:
WiFi Station mode for high-speed vehicle internet access, enabling OTA updates, telematics, and more
WiFi Access Point mode for mobile hotspot and wireless CarPlay / Android Auto, connecting user devices to the internet and vehicle infotainment system
Enable advanced WiFi (802.11) features for the vehicles
Improve algorithms for WiFi network selection, roaming, and simultaneous STA/AP configuration management in often ambiguous radio environments
Design modular software to scale to multiple WiFi chipsets and generations
Integrate drivers, firmware, and SDKs of WiFi chipset and module vendors and work closely with vendors for support
Debug WiFi connectivity issues via over-the-air packet captures and vehicle logs and telemetry
Collaborate closely with the Infotainment, UX, Platform, Security, Factory, and Hardware teams in architecting a highly scalable platform
Ensure code quality through comprehensive unit testing (GTest, GMock) and adherence to coding standards
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
3+ years of relevant professional experience
Proficient with WiFi / 802.11 protocols
Strong modern C++ programming
Proficient in networking (such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
Strong first principles thinking along with excellent analytical, debugging, and problem solving skills
Preferred
Experience with WiFi drivers/firmware, wpa_supplicant, or hostapd is a plus
Experience with 802.11 packet capture analysis (e.g. Wireshark) is a plus
Experience with Linux or Android routing and firewalls is a plus
Experience with Kotlin or Java is a plus
Experience with other wireless technologies such as Cellular or Bluetooth is a plus
Experience with Qualcomm platforms is a plus
Benefits
Rivian 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
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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