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Rivian · 1 week ago

Perception System Eval Engineer, Perception, Autonomy

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$179K/yr - $224K/yr
date3+ years exp

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, and they are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with experience in Perception, Robotics, or Tracking. This role is critical to ensuring the performance, safety, and reliability of the autonomy stack as they deploy across a commercial fleet of hundreds of thousands of vehicles.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement high-performance evaluation frameworks for perception and tracking modules, both onboard and offboard
Build scalable tools and pipelines to measure accuracy, robustness, and reliability across large-scale datasets and real-world fleet data
Collaborate with Perception and Autonomy teams to define evaluation metrics and ensure continuous improvement in system performance
Optimize codebases and ensure tools integrate seamlessly with production workflows

Qualification

PythonC++RoboticsPerceptionTrackingSafety-critical experienceLarge-scale software engineeringSensor fusionMachine LearningScalable tools

Required

3+ years of direct industry experience as a software engineer in robotics, AV (Autonomous Vehicle), or other real-time, safety-critical experience
Strong proficiency in Python and modern C++ (C++14/17 or later), as well as large-scale software engineering best practices
Experience in Perception, Tracking, or Robotics domains (evaluation, sensor fusion, or ML systems preferred)
Demonstrated ability to build scalable tools and infrastructure supporting R&D and fleet deployment
Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field

Preferred

Experience in Perception, Tracking, or Robotics domains (evaluation, sensor fusion, or ML systems preferred)

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, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

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
Irvine, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.rivian.com

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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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