Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Linux

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 the Embedded Software Development Engineer at Rivian, you will develop platform software and firmware for our cutting-edge Autonomous Driving Platform. You will work closely with hardware engineers to bring up the next generation of ADAS platform. You will develop, test, and document platform software including various embedded software and tools to enable the hardware features, functional safety, and security of the system.

• Modify and maintain Linux kernel with preempt RT.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain device drivers in Linux.
• Develop unit tests and integration tests.
• Understand various performance trade-offs as they relate to CPU time, memory usage, debuggability, and traceability when introducing new software.
• Debug across software and hardware to understand the root issue and provide solutions, work, and collaborate with multiple teams if needed.
• Develop and document embedded software tools for profiling and visualizing platform software.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years of related work experience.
• Experience developing and debugging applications or device drivers on embedded Linux.
• Experience in programming with C/C++.
• Strong understanding of modern SoC architectures, operating system fundamentals, hardware/software interfaces, and abstractions.
• Experience with Linux device drivers for hardware blocks such as GPGPU, Camera Serial Interface (CSI), Image Signal Processor (ISP), Ethernet, UFS, or PCIe.
• Experience with embedded Linux distribution systems like Yocto or Buildroot.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.

• Salary Range for Bay Area Based Applicants: $163,000 - 197,000 (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.

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.

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