Role SummaryIn this role, the staff camera image quality engineer will drive the development of best-in-class camera systems for deployment in Rivian vehicles. This is a high impact role as these camera systems serve all aspects of autonomy, driver assistance and driver convenience. The staff camera image quality engineer would be a highly competent hardware engineer, as well as having solid working knowledge of optics, image sensor, image quality, image signal processor, and software programming.
Responsibilities- Drive the requirements of automotive cameras by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Work with contract manufacturers to develop camera products from prototype to mass production.
- Define and execute in-house validation protocols to evaluate camera quality against specifications.
- Lead the validation and integration of cameras in vehicle platforms.
Qualifications- MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Imaging Sciences, or related fields.
- 5+ years of working experience in relevant fields.
- Experience driving camera system definitions for automotive cameras.
- Deep understanding of all aspects of camera technology including sensor, lens, optics, and image signal processor (ISP).
- Experience in developing camera image quality metrics and test protocols.
- Experience in analyzing performance of complex hardware and software systems.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience working on both RGB and IR cameras.
- Experience working with contract manufacturing partners.
- Experience with developing camera modules for high volume productions.
- Proficient with programming in Python.
- Strong project management skills.
- Familiar with issue tracking tools.
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Ability to work at a fast pace and collaborate well with cross functional teams.
Pay DisclosurePay Range: The salary range for this role is $186,000 - $232,000 annually for 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. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.
Benefits: 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.
You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than 7/15/2026.
