Senior Firmware Engineer, Vehicle Controls Job at Rivian, Palo Alto, CA

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  • Rivian
  • Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

About Rivian 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. Role Summary In this role, you will be a member of the Future Programs team, giving you the unique opportunity for early stage, green field development building select next generation products. You will work in a fast paced, dynamic environment on every stage of program development from concept to launch and be heavily influential in developing the practices, culture, and engineering principals of our growing team. In this highly cross functional role, you will work with systems engineering, electrical, mechanical, and other software teams, owning the optimization and integration of controls algorithms for core vehicle propulsion functionality. Ideal candidates will have experience across all stages of product development from concept to success launch and beyond. Our team is passionate about electrifying transit, bringing delightful user experiences to life, and keeping the world adventurous! Responsibilities Lead high impact vehicle integration workstream with complex and distributed feature implementation. Collaborate with design engineering teams (Electrical, Mechanical, Test, etc.) on designing and documenting the SW integration workflow of various ECUs. Provide full vehicle system integration support including feature implementation, ECU handshaking, debugging, root cause analysis etc. Conduct HW readiness testing with focus on safety critical functions. Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and perform thorough testing to validate firmware functionality, stability, and performance under various conditions, including low power modes. Implement a robust CI/CD pipeline to ensure the team has access to the latest stable and development builds. Support pre-production and production build activities and vehicle testing. Drive initiatives to ensure product quality and vehicle safety. Partner with existing embedded software, mobile, connectivity and information technology teams to share common platforms and code base, where applicable. Qualifications B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field 4+ years of experience in firmware development, ideally experienced in safety critical, time sensitive, and resource constrained environments Expert in C programming, ideally familiar with C++, Python, and bash scripting Delivering software-enabled hardware products, including low-level firmware development (drivers, bootloaders) Hands-on experience debugging in real world environments with embedded diagnostics tooling such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG etc. Strong understanding of control systems and system integration Familiarity with electric drivetrains, battery technology, and common vehicle communication protocols and peripherals (e.g. CAN, force, IMU sensors) Familiarity with model-based design and software development tools such as MATLAB/Simulink. Familiarity with real-time operating system platforms, ideally in functional-safety critical applications Experience with CI/CD & test automation applied to consumer facing, software-enabled hardware products Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $146,900.00 - $183,600.00 (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 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. 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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rivian

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