Senior Software Engineer - Streaming

About RivianRivian 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 SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Data Platform Streaming team. This candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining the core infrastructure of our real-time streaming services, streaming analytics, and commercial vehicle integrations. This candidate will work alongside a talented team of full stack software engineers, product managers, data engineers and data scientists to develop scalable, low-latency systems that handle massive volumes of data in real time.What We Value at R | V Tech : Coming together to lead the way : Two Industry Leaders combined to have a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter.Addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technologies that will set the standards for SDVs around the world.Innovation at Scale : Passion for building world-class distributed systems that are robust, efficient, and scalable.Diverse Collaboration : By combining our unique backgrounds, Rivian’s EV Innovator and VW’s Longtime Automotive Leader, we can tackle big challenges from fresh angles.Global Impact : We want to accelerate the global transition to electric vehicles, helping create safer roadways and a more sustainable planet for everyone.Why Join Us? Real-World Impact : See your ideas drive real-world impact across some of the world’s most recognized car brands.New Challenges : From zonal architecture to in-vehicle intelligence, work on cutting-edge technologies and challenging technical problems to define what’s next for the automotive experience.Engineering-Led : Thrive in an Engineering-Centric Culture that embraces first principles thinking to build scalable solutions.Highly Collaborative : Collaborate with teams of talented, passionate Engineers who believe the best work comes from bringing bold and diverse thinkers together.Opportunities : Professional Development, Career Advancement, Tuition Reimbursement.Time Away from Work : We’re passionate about creating a better way to explore the world, which includes a variety of ways to give Employees the time they need to rest, recharge, and go exploring.Cultivating Inclusion and Belonging : Read Rivian's 2024 Impact Report and VW's Green Finance Report to learn more about our inclusive, supportive, and engaging culture and about our beliefs that inclusivity and equity are essential for meaningful and lasting social and environmental solutions.ResponsibilitiesArchitect and Develop Real-Time Systems : Design and implement highly scalable and performant systems for processing and delivering real-time data streams.Optimize for Low Latency : Ensure that the systems you build meet strict low-latency requirements, providing real-time analytics and insights to users with minimal delay.Work with Cutting-Edge Technologies : Use modern tools, frameworks, and technologies like Kafka, Flink, Kinesis, gRPC, WebSockets and other real-time data processing tools.Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams : Partner closely with full stack engineers, product managers, data engineers, and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.Ensure High Availability : Build resilient systems with automated failover, monitoring, and self-healing capabilities to maintain uptime and reliability.Maintain Code Quality : Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code while following best practices for testing, CI / CD, and deployment.Troubleshoot and Optimize : Identify performance bottlenecks, debug complex issues, and optimize real-time data flows to ensure smooth operation at scale.Stay Current with Trends : Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and monitor techniques in the streaming and data processing domains to innovate and improve the product.QualificationsOffice Location Requirement : Ability to work from R | V Tech’s Palo Alto Office at least three days per week is required for this role.Work From Home : Ability to work from home two days a week is supported as well.On-Call : Participation in a rotating on-call schedule, including occasional weekends, late nights, and holidays, to resolve critical production issues is also required.Education : At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, is required for this role.Experience : At least 2 years of professional experience in software engineering is required for this role.Expertise in streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka , Redpanda , Apache Flink , Amazon Kinesis , Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) .Proficiency in at least one modern programming language : Java, Scala, Go, Python, Rust etc.Good knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms is required.Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, Azure, and cloud-native technologies.Skills : Solid understanding of distributed systems, fault-tolerant architectures, and scalability concerns.Experience with low-latency systems and high-performance applications.Strong knowledge of data serialization formats such as Apache Avro , Protobuf , JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) .Preferred : Education : Masters or PhD is strongly preferred, but not required.Skills : Experience with stream processing for real-time analytics.Familiarity with microservices architecture and designing APIs for real-time data consumption.Experience with real-time streaming systems or data processing is strongly preferred.Pay DisclosureSalary Range / Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants : $105,100 to $161,000 USDActual Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.Benefits Summary : Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and their children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com .#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $105,100 - $161,000