Tracking Engineer, Perception, Autonomy

Job description

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 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. 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…