Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Power Electronics Functional Safety at Rivian

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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. 

We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer to lead the development and validation of robust embedded firmware for power electronics applications, with a strong emphasis on functional safety (FuSa). You will be responsible for the full software lifecycle, from specification and design to implementation and testing, ensuring compliance with stringent safety standards.

• Specification, design, implementation, and testing of both bare metal and RTOS low-level software for power electronics applications, with a focus on FuSa.
• Work with/resolve ambiguity in requirements/specifications/designs, including those related to safety-critical functionalities.
• Design and specify interfaces between application software and firmware, ensuring safety mechanisms are properly integrated.
• Design, develop, implement, and test multicore interfaces and applications, considering safety implications and potential failure modes.
• Develop multicore, timing-critical software architectures that adhere to safety requirements.
• Create elegant, efficient real-time software components and interfaces, incorporating FuSa considerations.
• Develop software component testing methodologies and implementations to ensure maturity, stability, and release readiness, with specific focus on validating safety mechanisms.
• Work with hardware and debuggers at a bench and HIL level to verify software operation, including fault injection and analysis for safety validation.
• Design ISO 26262 compliant software, including safety mechanisms and diagnostics.
• Implement and execute test cases to validate FuSa requirements in the embedded firmware.
• Perform static and dynamic analysis of software to ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Conduct safety analysis using FTA and SW-FMEA.
• Document requirements, software design, and test procedures and results, with detailed documentation of FuSa-related aspects

• Fluency in state-of-the-art embedded software practices using the C programming language.
• Proficiency in version control software processes and techniques (GitFlow, GitLab).
• Ability to write testing scripts using scripting languages (Python).
• Knowledge of software build procedures and the ability to maintain build scripts (Bazel preferred, CMake, Makefile).
• Strong background in real-time software component design and testing, with a focus on safety.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 26262 practices and their application to embedded firmware.
• Experience with safety analysis techniques (FTA, SW-FMEA).
• Experience with fault injection and analysis.
• At least a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science. Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years software development experience with real-time embedded C systems, including experience with FuSa-related projects.

Salary Range for California Based Candidates:$171,100 - $213,900 (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 premiums.

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.

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Job Info:

• Company: Rivian
• Position: Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Power Electronics Functional Safety
• Work Location: Torrance, CA
• Country: US

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