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. 

Rivian is on a mission to redefine sustainable transportation and energy. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer to spearhead the development and execution of cutting-edge software solutions for our manufacturing test systems, with an emphasis on integration with automation equipment. This role will be instrumental in architecting and implementing robust test stations for all manufacturing test stations, spanning from initial R&D phases through to seamless integration within our high-volume production environment. You will leverage your deep software engineering expertise and automation knowledge to ensure the efficiency, reliability, and quality of our manufacturing processes. This highly collaborative role demands exceptional communication skills and the ability to effectively bridge the gap between software development, electrical systems, automation equipment, and manufacturing requirements. Reporting to the Managing Engineer of Manufacturing Test Software, you will provide technical leadership and drive critical projects within the team.

• Lead the full lifecycle of software development for manufacturing test equipment and automation, encompassing architecture design, implementation, and deployment
• Design and implement software solutions for manufacturing testing, integrating seamlessly with Rivian's controls platform
• Collaborate to develop PLC programs for Beckhoff and Allen Bradley control systems, ensuring robust and reliable operation of test equipment
• Develop comprehensive software and equipment specifications, evaluate vendor capabilities, and provide data-driven sourcing recommendations
• Drive research and development initiatives for innovative software and control technologies to enhance manufacturing test capabilities
• Conduct feasibility studies to validate manufacturing test strategies and software solutions
• Partner effectively with cross-functional teams, setting clear expectations and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction with delivered engineering solutions
• Improve software development standards and best practices for the Manufacturing Test Engineering team
• Provide expert technical guidance and support to the Operations team, including training, detailed documentation, and efficient troubleshooting
• Identify, analyze, and drive corrective actions for software-related issues impacting test process quality and performance
• Bonus: Contribute to electrical design aspects of test stations, leveraging experience with E-plan or similar tools
• Bonus: Apply data analysis techniques to evaluate test results, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Extensive hands-on experience in developing and troubleshooting software for automated manufacturing systems, including data acquisition and control
• Deep expertise in software development
• Significant experience programming Beckhoff and Allen Bradley PLCs
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Software Engineer in an automated manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure, managing competing priorities and tight deadlines across multiple projects
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a strong aptitude for quickly learning complex systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong attention to detail with excellent record-keeping and organizational abilities.
• Experience transitioning automated test systems from prototype to production environments
• Bonus: Experience with electrical design principles and tools such as E-plan
• Bonus: Proficiency in data analysis techniques and tools
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as required

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Illinois based applicants: $140,000 - 175,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for SoCal based applicants: $154,000 - 192,000 (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 premium

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  [email protected] .

Candidate Data Privacy

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. 

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.