Staff Maneuver Planning Engineer, 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 Staff Maneuver Planning Engineer to lead the evolution of our vehicle's decision-making and motion capabilities. In this role, you will be responsible for the core logic that enables our autonomous fleet to navigate complex environments, from precise parking maneuvers and smooth lane changes to sophisticated handling of traffic control devices. You will move beyond traditional, rigid rule-based systems, instead leveraging large-scale data and scalable metrics to build planning algorithms that are both robust and human-like. Your work will sit at the intersection of classical robotics and data-driven intelligence, ensuring our vehicles operate with unparalleled safety and efficiency. If you are a seasoned engineer who thrives on solving high-dimensional problems,…