Rivian · 3 hours ago
Staff Data Analyst
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $187K/yr
6+ years expRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, seeking a Staff Data Analyst to join their Data Science and Analytics team. The role focuses on Vehicle Quality and Reliability, defining the strategy and architecting the data ecosystem to transform raw data into actionable insights and predictive models.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Data Architecture & Strategy Ownership: Define, champion, and govern the long-term architectural strategy for critical reliability data pipelines and analytical platforms. Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and meet enterprise-level standards for data integrity and governance
Complex Solution Engineering & Delivery: Lead the design and implementation of highly optimized, complex ETL/ELT pipelines using Python, Spark (PySpark), and cloud services. Solve deep technical challenges related to high-volume, streaming, and unstructured vehicle telematics data
Advanced Business Intelligence & Data Products: Serve as the principal technical expert for complex data retrieval, modeling, and analysis using advanced SQL and data modeling techniques. Define and mentor best practices for developing and deploying mission-critical technical dashboards and data products (e.g., in Hex, Databricks AIBI)
Cross-Functional Tooling & Enablement: Drive the development and standardization of scalable analytical applications and internal data self-service tools that significantly improve operational efficiency and data literacy across Engineering and Quality teams. Mentor junior team members on application development standards
Analytical Leadership & Problem Definition: Autonomously investigate, scope, and resolve the most ambiguous and high-impact data problems related to vehicle performance and quality. Lead initial phases of predictive modeling initiatives, defining data features and collaborating closely with Data Scientists to transition prototypes to production
Mentorship & Code Governance: Establish and enforce code quality, data modeling standards, and deployment best practices (CI/CD) within the team. Act as a technical mentor and subject matter expert for junior and mid-level analysts and engineers
Qualification
Required
Typically 6+ years of progressive experience in Data Engineering, Data Analysis, or a related field, demonstrating a sustained track record of leading and delivering complex data solutions
Proven ability to translate broad organizational challenges into well-defined, scalable technical roadmaps and data architectures
Expert proficiency in SQL and Python, including deep experience with the PySpark/Spark ecosystem for large-scale data processing
Mastery of data manipulation libraries (e.g., pandas) and experience with distributed computing paradigms
Extensive experience with modern cloud data platforms (e.g., Databricks, AWS/GCP/Azure data services)
Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Prefect)
Expert level proficiency with Git and best practices for code collaboration, review, and deployment
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative or technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Math, Statistics)
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
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (38)
2024 (70)
2023 (54)
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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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