> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1986895-staff-software-engineer-middleware-autonomy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1986895-staff-software-engineer-middleware-autonomy). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Staff Software Engineer, Middleware, Autonomy

- **Company:** Rivian
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Abstraction Layers, ARM Architecture, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Code Generation, Code Review, Nvidia CUDA, Software Debugging, Linux, Middleware, FreeRTOS, Python (Programming Language), Lua (Scripting Language), OpenCV, OpenCL, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Scripting, Robot Operating System, Information Technology, Hardware Acceleration, TensorRT
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/staff-software-engineer-middleware-autonomy-usa-58852234

## About the Role

You'll architecture, design, development, QA, and deployment across the software lifecycle * Coordinate with application teams to enable middleware integration Tasks * B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field * 8+ years of production-grade software development from requirements gathering * Strong C++ programming skills * Experience with scripting (Bash, Lua, Python) * Automotive or robotics software development experience * Experience on x86_64 and ARM architectures * Experience with heterogeneous systems and hardware accelerators (GPU, ISP, Encoder) * Experience using/building libraries for accelerators (CUDA, TensorRT, OpenCL) * Experience contributing to middleware or abstraction layers * Familiarity with OpenCV/OpenVX or related acceleration frameworks * Experience with software tooling for code generation, test automation, fault injection * Good teamwork and communication for cross-functional environments * Lifecycle experience from requirements to maintenance
Key requirements *

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will design, develop, and deploy safety-critical self-driving middleware, enabling core autonomous features. You'll work across Linux and RTOS environments within a distributed, heterogeneous hardware landscape, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring middleware from design through deployment. You'll shape architecture decisions, tooling, and testing to ensure robust, reliable software. This position offers hands-on impact in a mission-driven company focused on safe, scalable autonomous mobility. Compensation / Benefits * Design, develop, and deploy software within hardware abstraction middleware for safety-critical features * Develop software on Linux and real-time OS (QNX, FreeRTOS, etc.) * Work on distributed, heterogeneous systems with multiple processors/hardware engines * Create tools to support development, debugging, and testing * Support software design, code reviews, and technical guidance for other engineers * Analyze requirements, architecture, design, development, QA, and deployment across the software lifecycle * Coordinate with application teams to enable middleware integration Tasks * B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field * 8+ years of production-grade software development from requirements gathering * Strong C++ programming skills * Experience with scripting (Bash, Lua, Python) * Automotive or robotics software development experience * Experience on x86_64 and ARM architectures * Experience with heterogeneous systems and hardware accelerators (GPU, ISP, Encoder) * Experience using/building libraries for accelerators (CUDA, TensorRT, OpenCL) * Experience contributing to middleware or abstraction layers * Familiarity with OpenCV/OpenVX or related acceleration frameworks * Experience with software tooling for code generation, test automation, fault injection * Good teamwork and communication for cross-functional environments * Lifecycle experience from requirements to maintenance Key requirements *


## Related Videos

- [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution)
- [Deepfakes in Realtime - How Neural Networks Are Changing Our World](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/180-deepfakes-in-realtime-how-neural-networks-are-changing-our-world)
- [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker)
- [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle)
- [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours)
- [Unboxing the DeepFace](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/335-unboxing-the-deepface)

## Related Articles

- [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)
- [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)
- [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)
- [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)