Role SummaryThis role supports Perception/Raven test integration within Automated Drive, coordinating across the modeling, onboard, and data branches that must come together for Raven testing to succeed.
Responsibilities- Track and manage software changes across the modeling and data branches supporting Raven (perception) testing, in coordination with the engineer tracking the onboard branch.
- Identify and resolve cross-branch divergence issues (e.g., breaking changes introduced upstream) before they impact test validity.
- Partner with the perception modeling team to understand the scope and intent of upcoming model changes prior to test execution.
- Support test execution across various prototype and developmental vehicle perception test suites, incorporating modeling-side context into planning.
- Work with Perception, Planning, and Systems teams to bring automated driving system components together.
- Maintain software branches supporting iteration across new model deployments and other downstream systems.
- Deep-dive into vehicle log data and source code as needed to root-cause system-level issues, in collaboration with domain experts.
- Take a data-driven approach to analyzing the performance of perception models or software changes affecting feature performance or development.
Qualifications- Direct, hands-on experience with software tracking systems and complex software versioning workflows, including coordinating changes across multiple parallel branches.
- Extensive CI/CD experience, including release coordination across concurrent development tracks.
- Experience in at least one of the following: vehicle controls/vehicle dynamics, perception systems, or ML model development and training.
- Proficiency with Git and software repository management tools, with a track record of managing complex branching structures.
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment, proactively collaborating cross-functionally to solve vehicle-level integration problems.
- Strong understanding of vehicle safety concepts and testing-related safety procedures.
- Flexibility to travel domestically/internationally to support vehicle-level integration and test activities.
- Clean driving record, with professional experience driving prototype test vehicles on test tracks.
Pay DisclosureThe salary range for this role is $162,800-$203,500 for San Francisco Bay Area based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.
