Rivian · 3 weeks ago
Hardware System Engineer
US-CA-Palo Alto
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$105K/yr - $131K/yrRivian is an automotive company focused on building electric vehicles, and they are seeking a Hardware System Engineer to join their Autonomy Hardware and Sensing Systems team. The role involves developing and validating hardware systems to enhance vehicle performance and autonomous driving capabilities.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Work w/ SoC validation team to refine and execute the SoC validation plan
Use C/C++ software and FPGA technology to validate SoC for the next generation hardware design, enable SoC internal functional blocks and peripheral interfaces
Develop automatic testing tools and generate test coverage reports
Build benchmark tools to evaluate performance of the hardware system, including throughput, latency, resource utilization, IO or compute frequency metrics
Document validation progress and results in Rivian’s tracking system, to maintain good traceability
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
Good in C/C++ and scripting language (e.g., Python, Linux shell, etc.)
Good knowledge in FPGA design and Verilog languages
Good analytical skills, written and verbal communication skills, and a team player
Preferred
Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
With projects focusing on platform/embedded software development
Prior experience in AMD Zynq FPGA Petalinux development
Prior experience in SoC peripheral interfaces like JTAG, I2C, UART, SPI, ethernet, DDR, PCIe is a plus
Prior experience in camera data processing like MIPI interfaces, ISP, video encoder 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.
Founded in 2009
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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