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Rivian · 4 days ago

Staff Software Engineer, ML Training and Inference Infrastructure

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$228K/yr - $285K/yr

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be part of the Perception team, developing advanced machine learning algorithms that enhance safety-critical self-driving features in Rivian's vehicles.

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Responsibilities

Optimize the performance of Deep Learning training workload on NVIDIA GPU systems on a large scale
Optimize the latency of model inference and model pre- and post-processing on onboard systems
Design, train, and deploy large deep learning models that can leverage the vast amount of labeled and unlabeled data

Qualification

PhD in CS/CE/EEDeep knowledge of PyTorchTransformer architectureLarge scale distributed trainingModel training frameworkProfiling modelsCUDATritonNvidia TensorRTNCCLEdge computing systemsCollaborative problem solving

Required

PhD in CS/CE/EE, or equivalent, in industry experience
Deep knowledge of PyTorch
Knowledge of model training framework (e.g. PyTorch Lightning, ray, etc.)
In-depth knowledge of transformer architecture and ways to accelerate the training and inference of transformer models
Experience of performing large scale distributed training of models
A track record of profiling models and doing detective work to improve model training and inference speed

Preferred

Experience with CUDA or Triton language for writing custom ops
Knowledge of Nvidia TensorRT
Knowledge of NCCL
Experience with edge computing systems
A track record of efficiently solving complex problems collaboratively on larger teams

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. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment

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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