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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Architecture Software Engineer - **Company:** Rivian - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Security, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Network Topologies, Systems Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, Network Architecture, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Short Message Service, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Safety Critical Systems, Information Technology, Functional Programming - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-architecture-software-engineer-palo-alto-ca--75142a9b-8cb8-4959-a165-c497e93468f3 ## About the Role * B.S. in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. * 1-3 years of experience with Systems Engineering, communication networks, safety-critical systems, and/or automotive development processes; or advanced degree. * Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment. * Good team player with excellent communication skills. * Self-motivated: Demonstrated ability to set direction and guide the team towards it., Analysis Skills, Architectural Analysis, Architectural Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Background Investigation, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Demographics, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Functional Decomposition, Functional Programming Languages, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Mechanical Engineering, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Topology, Operating Systems, Process Improvement, Record Keeping, Reference Verification, Safety Systems, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Social Media, Software Architecture, Software Architecture Design, Software Engineering, System Architecture, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Trade Studies ## Description * Help advance our capabilities for analyzing network architecture, topology, and behavior of existing and future vehicles. * Interface with multiple functional domains and help define and push the limit for future technology roadmap. * Help define and decompose program functional and performance requirements to sub-systems, ensuring that we are defining and leading the state of the art software-defined vehicles. * Work cross-functionally to design the system architecture and corresponding function allocation, ensuring the solution is scalable and solves future variants. * Work to optimally assign a function to mechanical hardware, electrical hardware, or software. * Create and run models to understand the feasibility and fundamental limits of various designs. * Perform system analysis to understand strengths, drawbacks, and limitations. * Provide and drive system optimization., Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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. 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