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# Sr. Systems Engineer Autonomy

- **Company:** Rivian
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Booting (BIOS), Software Bug Management, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Ethernet, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Load Testing, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, PCI Express, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Data Logging, Hardware Testing, Git, Pytest, Information Technology, Lidar
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=08471b3ce9f9e85a

## About the Role

* A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
 * Ability to work in office 5 days a week; you are a person who runs towards solving problems.
 * Proficiency in Python, Bash, and C++ is essential for developing, testing, and deploying automated driving applications.
 * Strong attention to detail and documentation skills to successfully manage multiple tasks efficiently.
 * Proven track record of successful cross-functional collaboration with teams internal and external to the team.
 * Strong knowledge of ADAS sensors (Lidar, Radar, and Camera) and their applications for data collection.
 * Knowledge of network architecture (TCP/IP, UDP, PTP, hardware layer).
 * Familiar with Git, Jira, and software development lifecycle tools.
 * Hands-on experience with HIL or bench test environments, including test automation in Python/pytest.
 * Experience with embedded Linux bring-up and debug (bootloaders, kernel/driver configuration, PCIe and Ethernet interfaces) is strongly preferred.
 * Ability to read schematics and use lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, DMM) for HW/electrical debug is a plus.

## Description

* Maintain and improve Data Collection HIL benches (hardware and software), ensuring they are available for development and release testing; develop automated test cases using pytest and Linux tools.
 * Support bring-up and integration of in-house high-compute ECUs for data collection, including OS/BSP integration, interface validation and HW/SW debug.
 * Support initial integration of new ADAS sensors (Lidar, Radar, Camera) onto data collection platforms, including network configuration, time-sync validation and data-quality verification.
 * Support development, maintenance and validation of loggerware tools and OS, including logging hardware bring-up and bug fixes.
 * Support the triage of system hardware and software bugs on the bench and vehicle, reproducing issues, root-causing across electrical, firmware and software layers, and escalating based on impact to users and the program.
 * Collaborate cross-functionally and support integration efforts for Data Logging architecture development. Document integration procedures, test results and bench configurations so work can be handed off to platform and operations teams.
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