Full-Time
Lead HMI Architect
Electric vehicle manufacturer focused on sustainability
$162,000 - $182,500hourly
Senior
Palo Alto, CA, USA
- At least 7+ years of experience defining in-vehicle features and user experiences
- At least 3-5 years of usability testing experience
- Extensive experience in researching and benchmarking competitive vehicles
- Expert-level skills writing user stories, HMI requirements and standards, and architecting functional flows
- Experience and a passion for championing the position of the end user to deliver best-in-class vehicle functions
- Experience communicating objectives and desired outcomes with Hardware, Software, and Packaging Engineers, User Experience Designers, and Homologation, Brand, and Product teams
- Firm understanding of in-vehicle driver distraction, engineering guidelines, and automotive laws and regulations for both domestic and international programs
- You will help the team define the overall Human Machine Interface and User Experience strategy for vehicle functionality across a variety of in-vehicle features
- You will participate in user journey definition together with a cross functional team that includes designers, hardware and software engineers, vehicle and industrial designers
- You will lead the cross-function user experience design and development process while working with Hardware, Software, and Packaging Engineers, User Experience Designers, and Homologation, Brand, and Product teams to achieve correct user functionality
- You will be responsible for documenting user stories, requirements, and functional flows
- You will help the team conduct research and benchmarking exercises for various market and concept vehicles
- You will participate in usability studies on vehicle hardware and features, analyze findings, and document results along with recommendations
- You will help build hardware/software standards and guidelines for future vehicle programs
- Some experience with rapid fabrication and prototyping methods is a plus
Rivian fosters a culture of courage, optimism, and grit, attracting a diverse team of adventurous individuals committed to making a positive global impact. The company's competitive advantage lies in its meticulous attention to vehicle capability, considering factors like tires, drive modes, and HVAC settings to optimize performance. As a leader in the automotive industry, Rivian's dedication to environmental sustainability and technical precision sets it apart from competitors.
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$25.3B
Headquarters
Irvine, California
Founded
2009
6 month growth
↑ 13%1 year growth
↑ 12%2 year growth
↑ 23%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.