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
The Senior Software Engineer will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining middleware systems that support Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates and various other connected services for vehicles. You will be responsible for ensuring secure, efficient, and reliable communication between vehicle systems and cloud infrastructure. As a senior engineer, you will lead architectural decisions, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance middleware solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design & Development:
- Lead the design, implementation, and deployment of middleware components that support OTA functionality and a wide range of connected services.
- Develop APIs and communication protocols for data exchange between embedded systems, cloud platforms, and third-party services.
- Ensure scalability, reliability, performance, and security of connected services.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including cloud engineers, embedded software developers, and cybersecurity experts, to integrate various connected services.
- Collaborate with product management to define features and requirements for both OTA updates and other connectivity-related functionalities.
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and participate in code reviews.
- Security & Compliance:
- Implement robust security mechanisms to ensure that all updates and services are delivered and installed safely.
- Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards and regulations related to connectivity technologies, including data encryption, authentication, and integrity checks.
- Maintenance & Optimization:
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize middleware processes to ensure seamless functionality across various connected services in real-world conditions.
- Continuously evaluate and improve middleware performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for middleware components, including architectural designs, APIs, and system integration guides.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience:
- 3+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on middleware, embedded systems, or automotive software development.
- Experience with Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates and associated technologies in the automotive or IoT space is highly desirable.
- Strong experience in distributed systems, networking, and real-time communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, HTTP, TCP/IP).
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Rust, Python, or Java.
- Experience with Linux-based systems and middleware frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and vehicle communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, UDS).
- Familiarity with cybersecurity practices and secure software development.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating across engineering and business teams.
Nice to Have:
- Experience in automotive software development (e.g., ISO 26262).
- Familiarity with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for software updates and connected services.
- Knowledge of AI/ML models applied in automotive systems.
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.
