Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

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: This role is open for Palo Alto(CA) and Irvine (CA) locations.
We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer who understands the lay of the land of this rapidly growing EV marketplace.
Our team focusses on providing software stack for Design Verification of the PCBAs & ECUs (Electronic Component Units) for current and next gen vehicle platforms.
You will be writing device drivers for the PCBA components, doing s/w prototypes for early "h/w + s/w co-designs", validation test cases in Python/C, SDKs and much more.
You will get a chance to work with some of the smartest minds in developing embedded h/w + s/w stack for this rapidly evolving EV industry.
Responsibilities: Design, develop and deploy embedded software on Linux and/or RTOS for board bring-up, verification, and debugging of automotive electronics Collaborate across multiple teams to deliver quality code, debug complex problems, prioritize and get things done with a high level of efficiency and urgency.
Ability to debug in real time across s/w and h/w stack to understand the real issues and provide solutions, work and collaborate with multiple teams if needed.
Ability to crisply communicate with peers, stakeholders, customers, technical leaders and OEMs/ODMs.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field 5+ years' experience in C/C++ programming skills Good understanding of Linux and/or RTOS fundamentals, Board Support Pkgs, kernel configuration, device driver interfaces, debugging tools etc.
Good debugging skills with an ability to work across orgs/teams Experience using Lauterbach, Oscilloscope, JTAG, Flashing Tools etc Good understanding of interface protocol stacks (SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PCIe), and board bring-up Experience with scripting language (Python, shell) Preferred Skills Knowledge of OS internals (process scheduler, memory management, concurrency, synchronization, storage) Knowledge of hypervisor, virtualization in automotive industry.
Experience with ARM cores and architecture Experience in using electronic test equipment for debugging at the hardware level Experience with embedded toolchains (compilers, linkers, linker scripts) Pay Disclosure: This job description encompasses multiple job levels.
As a result, the salary range for Palo Alto, CA is $150,000-$173,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, 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.
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