staff software engineering Hardware Engineer tech_leadership · Posted Mar 3, 2026
$154,000 – $192,500
USD per year

About this role

Rivian is hiring a staff-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Torrance, CA | Irvine, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, SQL, Security, Testing. Compensation is listed at $154,000–$192,500 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
staff
Track
Tech leadership
Location
Torrance, CA | Irvine, CA
Department
Energy & Charging
Posted
Mar 3, 2026

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Job description

from Rivian careers

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 The Charging Energy Systems team is responsible for the end‑to‑end system architecture, integration, and performance of Rivian’s charging and energy products — spanning DC fast charging, home and destination charging, and the software and cloud services that enable them. We work across hardware, embedded software, cloud, mobile, and vehicle teams to deliver safe, reliable, and delightful charging experiences for our customers. The Staff Systems Engineer, Charging Energy is a senior individual contributor who owns system‑level outcomes for major charging and energy products and features. You will define and drive architectures, requirements, DFMEAs, and validation strategies that span hardware, firmware, communications, and cloud/mobile interfaces. You operate as a technical leader and integrator — similar…

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