Rivian · 9 hours ago
Data Scientist, Motion Planning, Autonomy
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$142K/yr - $178K/yrRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. They are seeking a Data Scientist to measure the quality of driving performance for their Autonomy stack, responsible for extracting insights from data and collaborating with teams to enhance driving features.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Analyze large datasets to extract meaningful insights related to the decision-making aspects of the Rivian Autonomy stack
Design, implement, and maintain metrics to evaluate the quality and performance of our system’s driving behavior
Define and maintain evaluation datasets used for simulating and predicting on-road performance
Collaborate with motion planning and controls teams to understand data requirements and ensure alignment with product goals
Identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement within the simulation and real-world driving data
Recognized as a key technical authority within the department, offering guidance on current and future technology decisions
Possessing an in-depth grasp of the business and operational implications of various technology tradeoffs, effectively balancing them according to the company's needs
Empowering fellow engineers by crafting easily extendable and collaborative designs and code
Displaying the ability to influence and foster consensus, even during challenging technical discussions
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field
Proven experience as a Data Analyst, preferably within the autonomous driving or automotive industry
Expert level knowledge and experience in Python and SQL
Solid understanding of statistical analysis and machine learning techniques
Experience with Automotive Self-Driving or similarly complex Robotics Systems
Familiarity with time-series analysis and large-scale datasets
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Capable of working in a fast-paced development environment
Good team player with excellent communication skills that can build team consensus
Passionately motivated to take ideas from development validation to a verified product
Self-motivated: Demonstrated ability to set direction and guide the team towards it
Hands-on approach: Proactively identifies and fills in gaps where needed
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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