Staff Prediction Engineer

Self-Driving

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Locations

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

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Expert

Desired Skills

C/C++/C#

Requirements

5+ years of robotics, AV (Autonomous Vehicle), or other real-time, safety-critical experience
MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or other relevant Engineering disciplines
Ability to build solutions from first principles
Strong C++
Background in prediction/forecasting with experience in learning and modeling from data
Strong knowledge in probabilistic machine learning
Experience building ML pipelines and managing data quality
Effective communication and collaborative

Responsibilities

Lead the research and development efforts for features that encompass varying levels of autonomy
Build the prediction stack that takes Rivian from L2 to beyond
Design models from the ground up with an eye on run-time performance and prediction quality
Optimize prediction for accuracy and reliability in complex merging and high traffic scenarios
Work across teams to define and lead ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) feature sets
Collaborate with Validation and Systems to define and monitor key metrics leading prediction design

Desired Qualifications

Experience writing probabilistic forecasting models
Experience working with GPUs (graphics processing units)
Demonstration of State-of-the-Art knowledge in AV (Autonomous Vehicle) prediction

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

In this position, you will be a critical founding member in a growing team and have pivotable impact on the success of autonomy at Rivian.The role is for a technical lead in a team of engineers that develop real-time prediction algorithms that enable us to make valuable assumptions about the future state of the world. You’ll interface closely with the Perception and Planning teams to define cross-functional KPIs. At Rivian, we develop our systems from the ground up and in-house. We do this to give you the best possible tools at your disposal and make it easier to apply your knowledge to the difficult problems ahead. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in autonomous vehicles or forecasting in a related field. The ideal candidate will also have a proven track record of being able to deliver to production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the research and development efforts for features that encompass varying levels of autonomy.
Build the prediction stack that takes Rivian from L2 to beyond.
Design models from the ground up with an eye on run-time performance and prediction quality.
Optimize prediction for accuracy and reliability in complex merging and high traffic scenarios.
Work across teams to define and lead ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) feature sets.
Collaborate with Validation and Systems to define and monitor key metrics leading prediction design.

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of robotics, AV (Autonomous Vehicle), or other real-time, safety-critical experience
MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or other relevant Engineering disciplines.
Ability to build solutions from first principles
Strong C++
Background in prediction/forecasting with experience in learning and modeling from data
Strong knowledge in probabilistic machine learning
Experience building ML pipelines and managing data quality
Effective communication and collaborative

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience writing probabilistic forecasting models
Experience working with GPUs (graphics processing units)
Demonstration of State-of-the-Art knowledge in AV (Autonomous Vehicle) prediction

Salary Range for California Based Applicants: [$205,000.00 - $236,000.00] (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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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 [email protected].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). 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.

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Company Overview

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. The company believes there is a more responsible way to explore the world and is determined to make the transition to sustainable transportation an exciting one. Rivian designed their emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles to challenge what's possible.

Benefits

Ownership for All: We offer every employee the opportunity to own Rivian stock through equity programs, supporting their financial wellness.
Mental and Emotional Wellness: We provide employees and their families access to mental wellness platforms and our Employees Assistance Program
Fertility and Family Planning: We support diverse family-building journeys, providing employees with benefits such as paid parental leave and financial support for adoption, fertility treatments or surrogacy.
Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages driven by mutual investment in our long-term growth and success.
Career Development: We enable all employees to own their development. Continuous learning opportunities and tuition reimbursement help drive performance, boost engagement and develop future leaders.
Transgender Benefits: In alignment with WPATH guidelines, our 2022 plans provide coverage toward medical, pharmacy and cosmetic needs.

Company Core Values

A diverse workforce
Embracing active allyship
Purpose-driven partnerships
Supporting our team