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Sr. Development Engineer

Rivian
Tustin, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2025 CLOSED ON 12/24/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Development Engineer position at Rivian?

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 Senior Development Engineer, you will own and execute varied projects supporting the System Analysis / System Testing layer of the V model for electric vehicle product development.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee HIL, Lab Car, test asset integration
  • Lead issue reporting and resolution for ADAS, Software integration, and engineering voice of customer vehicles
  • Solve vehicle-level issues both in the field and with early-development vehicles
  • Define and execute Mule vehicle commissioning and functional checkouts.
  • Evaluate vehicle operation on both public roads and closed courses.
  • Transform high-level observations into defined problem statements and execute subsequent investigations.
  • Document self-identified software and hardware defects thoroughly and advocate for fast containment and resolution.
  • Support remote site testing in hot environments, cold environments, off-road environments, high altitudes, durability, or corrosion, emphasizing supporting vehicle uptime.
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer to shop technicians and manufacturing teams.
  • Travel up to 30%, occasionally with limited notice.

Qualifications

  • Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals and first principles in a variety of disciplines.
  • Understanding of ADAS system architecture and components.
  • Comprehension of diagnostic and transducer theory of operation.
  • Experience with CAN and automotive ETH analysis tools such as Vector CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy, PCAN-Explorer, etc.
  • Ability to read wiring diagrams, and general schematics, and interact with CAD software.
  • Familiarity with Systems Integration: Electric vehicle fundamentals, ECU network architecture, and various device network protocols.
  • Experience driving prototype vehicles - Previous proving ground certification and/or Class A CDL is a plus.
  • Experience with any of the following is a bonus: Atlassian (JAMA/JIRA/Confluence), GIT, Python/C (or some programming experience), Unix/Linux, ECU Calibration (Vector CANape, INCA)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering: Mechanical, Aerospace, Software, Electrical, Mechatronics, or similar field 3 years of automotive industry-specific and 5 years of total engineering experience.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $107,800-$134,800 (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 and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

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.

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.

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