Rivian · 8 hours ago
System Integration Engineer, Vehicle Systems
US-CA-Palo Alto
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$116K/yr - $145K/yr
1+ years expRivian is a company focused on vehicle development, and they are seeking a Software Integration Engineer to play a critical role in integrating and validating software systems throughout the vehicle development lifecycle. The position involves hands-on integration, testing, and collaboration with various development teams to ensure system stability and feature integration.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Perform hands-on software integration and validation on prototype vehicles, lab cars, and other system assets through all build phases, from early mules to production launch
Execute system-level integration test plans, developing scripts and tools to automate testing and data analysis
Triage, debug, and perform root-cause analysis on complex, system-level integration issues that span multiple ECUs and software domains
Implement and validate enabling features, such as OTA updates and vehicle sleep functions, to accelerate development and testing capabilities across the fleet
Provide technical analysis to support the prioritization of low-level foundational work versus high-level feature development based on program needs
Dive deep into unfamiliar ECU domains and software stacks to resolve integration blockers and ensure system stability
Analyze and report on component-level issues, clearly extrapolating the potential system-level risks to engineering leadership
Collaborate directly with architecture, platform, and application developers to define and resolve software dependencies
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
1-3 years of relevant experience in automotive, complex sub-systems, or similar consumer electronics devices
Strong understanding of dependencies between various electrical & mechanical systems, with a working knowledge of automotive electrical systems and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
Fluency with debugging communications issues involving Ethernet and CAN using industry standard tools
Understanding of continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD) software development models
Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
Team player with excellent communication skills
Passion to take software from development to a verified product
Benefits
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.
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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