Sr. Firmware Engineer

The Sr. Firmware Engineer at Rivian will work on early-stage development of next-generation electric vehicles, focusing on designing and implementing firmware for critical vehicle features in a cross-functional environment.

• Partner with Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, and UX teams to architect critical vehicle features.
• Lead the design and implementation of firmware for distributed embedded systems, focusing on power optimization and safety.
• Optimize firmware for low-power operation and extend battery life for IoT devices.
• Develop HMI software features and comprehensive test plans for firmware validation.
• Collaborate with QA teams to monitor and debug issues.
• Share common platforms with embedded software teams to enhance efficiency.
• Engage with third-party firms to deliver clear specifications and manage execution.

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in firmware development.
• Expert in C programming, with knowledge of C++, Python, and bash scripting.
• Proficiency with real-time operating systems in safety-critical applications.
• Expert knowledge of embedded microprocessor tools and hardware peripherals.
• Hands-on debugging experience with embedded diagnostics tools.
• Strong collaborative mindset and communication skills.