Rivian · 11 hours ago
Software Engineering Intern - Autonomy Controls
US-CA-Irvine
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$26/hr - $45/hrRivian is an automotive company focused on electric vehicles, and they are seeking a Software Engineering Intern for their Autonomy Controls team. The intern will support the development and validation of advanced active safety control algorithms for Rivian's Autonomy systems, working closely with various teams to integrate control logic into the vehicle software stack.
Electric VehicleTransportationManufacturingAutomotive
Responsibilities
Develop and implement active safety control algorithms in C++ and/or model-based frameworks to support autonomous and ADAS features
Design, execute, and analyze simulation-based tests to evaluate control performance across diverse safety-critical scenarios
Validate control software through unit tests, regression testing, and closed-loop simulation to ensure robustness and reliability
Collaborate with autonomy, perception, and systems teams to integrate control logic into the broader vehicle software stack
Debug, optimize, and maintain control software with a focus on performance, safety, and code quality
Qualification
Required
Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at an accredited university
Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in computer science, computer engineering, robotics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering
Strong C++ programming skills with experience developing production-quality, performance-critical software
Experience validating algorithms and software using large-scale datasets and analytics platforms such as Databricks
Solid understanding of control systems fundamentals and their application in real-world autonomy or active safety problems
Ability to analyze simulation and logged vehicle data to diagnose issues and drive algorithm improvements
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail when working on safety-critical software systems
Benefits
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Medical insurance benefits
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
Recent News
2026-02-13
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