staff Software Engineer tech_leadership 5+ yrs Bachelor's Hybrid · Posted Mar 16, 2026
$190,000 – $258,100
USD per year

About this role

Rivian is hiring a staff-level Software Engineer based in Palo Alto, CA | Irvine, CA | Atlanta, GA (hybrid). The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, C#, React and roughly 5+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $190,000–$258,100 per year.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
staff
Track
Tech leadership
Location
Palo Alto, CA | Irvine, CA | Atlanta, GA
Work mode
Hybrid
Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
Information Technology
Posted
Mar 16, 2026
AI Summary
Design and build cloud-native enterprise software platforms that automate operations across IT, HR, Finance, and Facilities. Lead AI-first architecture, mentor engineers, and own full-lifecycle delivery of scalable systems supporting thousands of global users.

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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 Our Enterprise Software team builds the digital backbone that powers our global operations. We aren’t just "internal IT"—we are a product-centric engineering team dedicated to eliminating friction. You will design and build scalable, intelligent platforms that redefine the employee experience and automate service delivery across enterprise functions such as IT, HR, Finance, Facilities and beyond. This role will report to our Sr. Director, People System and will be located in Palo Alto, CA , Irvine, CA or Atlanta, GA. Responsibilities Architect Build: Lead the design and delivery of cloud-native, highly reliable enterprise services that support thousands of global users. AI-First Engineering: Architect workflows and decision-support systems that leverage LLMs and machine learning to…

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