Rivian · 1 week ago
Sr. Software Analyst, Annotation Analytics, Autonomy
Rivian is an automotive company focused on sustainable transportation, and they are seeking a Senior Software Analyst to analyze large-scale 2D/3D annotation datasets. The role involves identifying data gaps, building dashboards, and collaborating with various teams to ensure data readiness for model training and evaluation.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingSoftwareTransportation
H1B Sponsor Likely
Responsibilities
Analyze large-scale 2D/3D annotation datasets to identify data gaps, quality issues, coverage gaps, and inefficiencies impacting Perception and ML training
Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor: Annotation throughput, efficiency, and cost; Quality metrics (QA pass rates, error types, rework); Vendor and annotator performance trends
Translate complex annotation and perception data into clear, actionable insights for engineering, annotation operations, and leadership
Partner with Perception teams to align data readiness metrics with model training and evaluation needs
Assess level of effort for annotation projects and support end-to-end execution, including in-house vs. vendor decisions
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather labeling requirements and define, maintain, and evolve labeling policies
Define and track annotation quality, productivity, and certification metrics; continuously refine benchmarks
Conduct QA/QC analysis on annotated data, identify systemic issues, and provide structured feedback to annotators and vendors
Implement and measure labeling efficiency improvements, using data to validate impact
Identify opportunities to make data delivery and annotation workflows faster, more accurate, and scalable
Build lightweight automation (scripts, queries, data pipelines) to reduce manual reporting and operational overhead
Maintain structured datasets (databases, tables, metrics pipelines) to enable consistent reporting and historical analysis
Work closely with Annotation Ops, Perception, and Engineering teams to ensure consistent process implementation
Support vendor management by analyzing performance, cost, and quality metrics across multiple annotation partners
Prepare technical and operational reports to support planning, execution, and decision-making
Coordinate across teams and time zones to ensure alignment and timely delivery
Qualification
Required
BS degree in a technical or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience (or 5+ years equivalent industry experience)
2+ years supporting data annotation, ML data, or labeling-related projects
Strong understanding of 2D/3D data annotation workflows for ML and Perception use cases
Hands-on experience with data analysis, metrics tracking, and dashboarding
Working knowledge of Python, SQL, databases, and/or data visualization tools
Experience analyzing LiDAR point clouds, video, and image annotation data
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and deliver under tight timelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain data insights to non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members or offshore teams
Familiarity with annotation QA frameworks and error taxonomy design
Experience building or improving operational analytics for efficiency, cost, or quality
Comfort working in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and collaborative environment
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
Electric vehicles, trucks, SUVs and vans built for adventure.
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2025 (33)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$27.63BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyVolkswagen GroupIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2026-07-07Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2026-04-30Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
Leadership Team
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire Rauh McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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