About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of cutting-edge charging products. You will lead software design and implementation on embedded Linux platforms, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Your responsibilities also include implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipeline to streamline software development and deployment. Your deep understanding of embedded systems will be essential to ensuring our products are reliable, high-performing, and secure. Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain embedded Linux application software for residential and commercial charging products. Develop unit tests and systems level SIL tests to ensure the highest code quality. Support CI/CD system software to facilitate building, testing and distribution of production-level software. Develop and support software tools used for development and testing. Create software architectures and designs with Functional Safety in mind. Lead technical meetings with team members and management to review system design, software architecture, and feature performance. Participate in code reviews providing technical feedback to drive quality design. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on our products and recommending relevant solutions. Qualifications Essential Qualifications BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field. 6+ years of industry experience developing C/C++ based applications on embedded Linux. 3+ years of experience with build tools such as Make and CMake. Experience with implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc. Experience with unit test frameworks e.g., Google Test. Strong scripting and automation skills using languages such as Bash or Python. Desired Qualifications Experience with web-based communication protocols, especially gRPC and WebSockets. Experience working with CAN and Modbus communication interfaces. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker. Experience with Yocto-based build systems for embedded devices including kernel customization, package selection, and recipe development. Experience working in a Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) environmentg. FreeRTOS, QNX, etc. Experience with Agile development methodologies and using tracking tools like Jira and JAMA Experience with Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP). Experience with electric vehicle charging protocols such as SAE J1772, DIN SPEC 70121, and ISO 15118. Experience with designing software to meet functional safety e.g., UL1998, ISO26262, ASPICE, etc. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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