Staff Software Engineer, Camera/Video App

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 :

At Rivian, we’re re-imagining what mobility can be. Beyond redesigning the automobile, we’re rethinking the entire ecosystem.

From excitement to sustainability, utility to comfort, we’re working to deliver joyful mobility experiences without the pain points of today.

Our diverse team shares an innate curiosity for the world, a willingness to see things differently, and a passion for getting things done.

We never stand still in our pursuit of progress, and we’re looking for the best and brightest talent to accelerate our vision toward future mobility.

Responsibilities :

Design and build advanced applications for camera, video and vision technologies

Deliver quality code, debug complex problems, prioritize and get things done with a high level of efficiency and urgency

Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple engineering and algorithms teams, making the architectural, design tradeoffs required to deliver scalable end to end software applications

Discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to improve application performance

Stay open-minded, constantly dive into innovative technologies, and embrace the ambiguity of complex problem solving

Qualifications :

7+ years of hands-on experience with camera, video or media application development in Java / Android or C++ / C#

Experience with building advanced camera, video or computer vision applications in collaboration with UI designer

Experience in camera programming with graphics engines like Unreal and Unity is a plus

Working knowledge of various frameworks such as OpenGL and OpenCL

Familiar with camera and media APIs such as Vulkan, Android Camera 2, MediaCodec

Excellent understanding of camera processing, video processing and / or computer vision pipelines

Strong architecture skills with an emphasis on API design, design pattern and code reusability

Deep understanding of OS concepts such as concurrency, services, UI framework, IPC

Experience with solution design with data structures, algorithms, components, distributed system

Familiar with revision control, code review and build infrastructures tools like Git, Gerrit and Gradle

Pay Disclosure :

Salary Range / Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants : 186,000 USD - 232,000 (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.

Company Statements :

Equal OpportunityRivian 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 .

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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.