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 The RiDE team is seeking a highly skilled and versatile engineer with a strong foundation in software development and system design to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining diagnostic tools, both embedded in the vehicle and external. You will partner with existing firmware, cloud connectivity and information technology teams as well as users and other stakeholders through all stages of program development, from concept to delivery. This role is located at our Irvine, CA facility and reports directly to the Technical Lead Manager, Software Engineering. Responsibilities Development: Design, develop, and maintain on-vehicle diagnostic systems and APIs. Collaboration: Work effectively with firmware and diagnostic engineers and other software engineers to understand requirements and deliver solutions. Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to equipment integration and data processing. Code Quality: Write clean, well-documented, and testable code. Participate in code reviews. Learning: Continuously learn and expand knowledge of vehicle diagnostics technologies and edge computing. Communication: Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Agile: Participate in Agile development processes. Qualifications Experience: 7+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on backend development and experience in industrial automation or manufacturing execution systems. Golang/Python Proficiency: Strong experience with Golang and/or Python, including concurrency, networking, and data structures. Basic Edge Computing: Familiarity with the concept of edge computing and containerization (Docker). Automotive Protocols: Basic understanding of automotive and web communication protocols (e.g., UDS, DoIP, DoCAN, HTTP, gRPC, MQTT). API Development: Experience designing and developing gRPC and/or RESTful APIs. Databases: Proficiency with at least one database technology (SQL or NoSQL). DevOps: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing. Security: Understanding of security best practices for on-vehicle systems. This Senior Software Engineer will be a key contributor in building and maintaining the diagnostic systems that enable factory and service technicians to build and diagnose our vehicles. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California-based applicants: $146,900- $183,600 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Irvine, California-based applicants: $135,100 - $168,900 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Normal, Illinois-based Applicants: $123,400 - $154,200(actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. 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