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
As an engineer focusing on wireless and connectivity integration for the Connectivity Software team at Rivian, you will work alongside software developers, systems integrators, and system engineers to support features such as WiFi, Cellular, Ethernet and GPS domains along with telemetry, mobile app integration, and vehicle access.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside software developers, systems integrators, and system engineers to support features such as WiFi, Cellular, Ethernet and GPS domains along with telemetry, mobile app integration, and vehicle access
- Execute tests and integration of connectivity features and will also contribute to automation of these tests.
- Support other vehicle development activities which require connectivity support. These development activities may include drives in pre-production vehicles and will provide exposure to vehicle networks, cloud connectivity, and fleet management.
- Support time-critical test events and may be asked to support special investigations and projects.
Qualifications
- A degree in either Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Information Systems; preference is given to MS and PhD degrees
- A theoretical or working understanding of the OSI model and network protocols
- Proficient in Basic proficiency with scripting languages like including Python and/or Shell
- Basic proficiency with database manipulation and data presentation
- A mindset geared towards collaboration and forward progress
- An understanding of Generative AI fundamentals and edge processing concepts
- Ability to thrive under pressure and time constraints
- Availability to travel and support activities during off-peak hours as-needed
Core capabilities and behaviors:
- Strong fundamentals for test execution and documentation
- The ability to correlate meaningful feedback from disparate data sets
- Keen observation skills of wireless (WiFi, 5G, LTE, GPS) behavior and performance
- Ability to identify and distinguish issues in hardware and/or software
- Engage in discussions to test, bug fix, and optimize feature development based on data
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.
