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. 

This position is for Connectivity SW team. In this role you will be responsible for Automation development. Role includes automation framework development, automating new features, bug fixing and working with cross-functional teams. In addition to automation development, you are responsible for system integration. 

• Develop and execute automated tests across multiple Vehicle platforms
• Manage test schedule of multiple automated vehicle test setups for efficient utilization of test resources
• Ensure safe operation of automated vehicle test setups, generating and enforcing operating procedures
• Ensure uptime of automated vehicle test setups, schedule maintenance and inspections
• Source automated vehicle test equipment as required, develop inhouse when appropriate
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to install automated test setups to meet project deadlines
• Debug issues with automated test setups, test scripts
• Create dashboard for automated test results 

• A degree in either Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Software Engineering 
• 2+ years of experience in software development or automation role
• Strong understanding of electromechanical systems 
• Strong Python skills, coding with C/C++
• Understanding of object oriented concepts 
• Ability to thrive under pressure and apply creative and critical thinking to deliver exceptional results 
• Good team player with excellent communication skills 

Additional preferred skills:

• Experience with automotive protocols, such as CAN 
• Experience with build infrastructure (make, Scons, Jenkins, etc)
• Experience with robotic automation
• Experience working on embedded devices
• Linux basics 
• Experience in Wireless technologies (Bluetooth, WiFi, UWB, etc)
• Android/IOS automation or mobile app development 

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: 116,000 USD - 145,000 USD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. 

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at  candidateaccommodations@rivian.com .

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Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. 

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