Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Charging & Energy

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. 

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. 

As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of cutting-edge charging products. You will lead software design and implementation on embedded Linux platforms, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Your responsibilities also include implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipeline to streamline software development and deployment. Your deep understanding of embedded systems will be essential to ensuring our products are reliable, high-performing, and secure.

• Design, develop and maintain embedded Linux application software for residential and commercial charging products.
• Develop unit tests and systems level SIL tests to ensure the highest code quality.
• Support CI/CD system software to facilitate building, testing and distribution of production-level software.
• Develop and support software tools used for development and testing.
• Create software architectures and designs with Functional Safety in mind.
• Lead technical meetings with team members and management to review system design, software architecture, and feature performance.
• Participate in code reviews providing technical feedback to drive quality design.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on our products and recommending relevant solutions.

Where you'll work: Torrance, CA or Irvine, CA. 3 day in office expectation. 

Essential Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 6+ years of industry experience developing C/C++ based applications on embedded Linux.
• 3+ years of experience with build tools such as Make and CMake.
• Experience with implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.
• Experience with unit test frameworks e.g., Google Test.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using languages such as Bash or Python.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with web-based communication protocols, especially gRPC and WebSockets.
• Experience working with CAN and Modbus communication interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker.
• Experience with Yocto-based build systems for embedded devices including kernel customization, package selection, and recipe development.
• Experience working in a Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) environment. FreeRTOS, QNX, etc.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and using tracking tools like Jira and JAMA
• Experience with Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP).
• Experience with electric vehicle charging protocols such as SAE J1772, DIN SPEC 70121, and ISO 15118.
• Experience with designing software to meet functional safety e.g., UL1998, ISO26262, ASPICE, etc.

Salary Range for Southern California Based Candidates: $171,100.00 - $213,900.00 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range for Northern California Based Candidates: $186,000.00 - $232,500.00 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides 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.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at  View email address on ev.careers .

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. 

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.