Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer jobs in United States
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Rivian · 3 days ago

Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$237K/yr - $296K/yr
date15+ years exp

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on building emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. The Senior Staff Embedded Software Development Engineer will develop platform software and firmware for the Autonomous Driving Platform, working closely with hardware engineers and mentoring junior engineers.

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Responsibilities

Design and architect various modules and subsystems within platform software
Modify and maintain Linux kernel with preempt RT
Develop, enhance, and maintain device drivers in Linux
Develop unit tests and integration tests
Understand various performance trade-offs as they relate to CPU time, memory usage, debuggability, and traceability when introducing new software
Debug across software and hardware to understand the root issue and provide solutions, work, and collaborate with multiple teams if needed
Develop and document embedded software tools for profiling and visualizing platform software

Qualification

Embedded LinuxC/C++ programmingDevice driversSoC architecturesLinux kernel modificationVersion control (Git)DebuggingTechnical leadershipMentoring

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
15+ years of related work experience
Experience developing and debugging applications or device drivers on embedded Linux
Experience in programming with C/C++
Strong understanding of modern SoC architectures, operating system fundamentals, hardware/software interfaces, and abstractions
Experience with Linux device drivers for hardware blocks such as GPGPU, Camera Serial Interface (CSI), Image Signal Processor (ISP), Ethernet, UFS, or PCIe
Experience with embedded Linux distribution systems like Yocto or Buildroot
Experience with version control systems like Git

Benefits

Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26

Company

Rivian

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Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
dateFounded in 2009
location
Plymouth, Michigan, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.rivian.com

H1B Sponsorship

Rivian has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (38)
2024 (70)
2023 (54)
2022 (79)
2021 (21)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$21.93B
Key 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

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Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
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Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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Recent News

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