Tracking Engineer, Perception, Autonomy

Rivian • Palo Alto, CA

95d • $179,000 - $223,800

About The Position

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 skilled Software Engineer with a strong background in C++ development and experience in Perception, Robotics, or Tracking domains. This role combines deep software engineering with real-world impact—building robust, high-performance tracking algorithms that scale into massive fleet deployment. The ideal candidate brings proven C++ skills, experience in complex robotics or perception systems, and a passion for delivering production-grade autonomy at scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience as a software engineer in robotics, AV (Autonomous Vehicle), or other real-time, safety-critical experience.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++14/17 or later) and software engineering best practices.
• Solid understanding of perception systems, multi-sensor fusion, or object tracking.
• Experience in robotics, active safety, or autonomous systems preferred.
• Proven ability to work in complex, large-scale codebases and deliver high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize high-performance tracking algorithms for perception and active safety systems.
• Develop robust and scalable C++ software for real-time, safety-critical applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Perception, Sensor Fusion, Planning, Controls) to deliver production-grade tracking solutions.
• Conduct performance evaluation, debugging, and optimization on large-scale datasets and onboard systems.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees