Staff Embedded Motor Controls Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Embedded Motor Controls Software Engineer to join our inverter-embedded software team. As a senior member of the team, your mission is to greatly enhance the inverter software performance, safety, robustness, and reliability. You will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and enhancing the key software functions and frameworks for PWM control, key sensors such as resolver, voltage, current, and temperature, as well as fault detection and reaction frameworks. Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead the design, development, implementation, and enhancement of the key software functions and frameworks for PWM control, key sensors such as resolver, voltage, current, and temperature, as well as fault detection and reaction frameworks.
• Innovation and Problem Solving. Greatly enhance the inverter software performance, safety, robustness, and reliability. Solve complex technical problems with robust and scalable solutions.
• Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with hardware engineers, program managers, and other stakeholders to define system requirements and develop integrated solutions.
• Project Management: Oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications, while managing resources and budgets effectively.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of design specifications, development processes, and troubleshooting procedures.

• Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering
• Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of experience in embedded software development, with at least 5 years in a senior or leadership role.
• Prior experience for a leading role in EV propulsion embedded software is highly desired.
• Proficient in C/C++ programming and python programming languages along with software design
• Deep understanding of embedded systems architecture and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Knowledge of power electronics and safety.
• Knowledge of hardware design and integration.
• Experience with microcontrollers, microprocessors, and peripheral interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle and methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
• Strong software development experience under CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery)

$171,000 - $213,000 for Carson based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors includin sick time, 401(k) United States, California, Carson 1059 East Bedmar Street (Show on map) Feb 23, 2026 About Rivian

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