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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Systems Engineer Autonomy - **Company:** Rivian - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Data Logging, Functional Dependencies, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a7c88529c593f18b ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Robotics or a related field. * 7+ years (Bachelor's)/6+ years (Master's) of professional experience in systems engineering or software development, building autonomous systems or similarly complex robotics systems. * Track record of deploying software in production environments, carrying one or more of listed responsibilities or developing software for autonomy stack. * Understanding of operation and limitations of autonomous driving HW (sensors, compute). * Working knowledge of Automotive standards, regulations, and test protocols (ECE, USNCAP, IIHS, EUNCAP, UNECE) related to automated driving and active safety. * Strong problem solving skills in a highly cross functional and fast paced environment. * Moderate programming skills (C/C++, Python). Ability to understand and navigate software code is required. * Excellent team player with strong communication and presentation skills. * Preferred - Knowledge of latest and upcoming technologies in automotive sensors and algorithms exercised in the industry. ## Description In this role, you will lead the systems engineering, architecture design design and function development of various Automated driving and Active Safety features. Your work will have a direct impact on the daily experience and safety of our customers, which is critical to the mission at Rivian. * Develop and deliver best-in-class Autonomy Features powered by the Rivian Autonomy Stack. * Define features' operational design domain, functional, performance and safety requirements for the feature based on the Product team's vision of the feature and desired user experience. * Architect solutions to meet features' functional and performance requirements, define interfaces and identify cross functional dependencies. * Collaborate within Autonomy development teams such as pose, perception, planning, motion control, software infrastructure for end-to-end feature development, integration, and testing. * Define metrics for feature evaluation and collaborate with logging, simulation, data analytics and cloud teams to deploy the required infrastructure/methods. * Drive cross functional collaboration between chassis, vehicle dynamics, UI/UX and vehicle SW teams to satisfy feature and system requirements. * Work across development, triage, integration, and test teams to identify, root cause, and resolve or mitigate feature issues. Lead process improvements to achieve First-Time-Right design. * Coordinate with program teams on feasibility, development status, risks, limitations to effectively set up and meet program schedules. * Participate and represent the autonomy team in the architecture and design reviews, feasibility studies, timeline reviews, FMEAs and impact analysis hosted by various stakeholders. 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