Staff LiDAR System Engineer
Rivian · Palo Alto, CA · Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
About this role
Rivian is hiring a staff-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Palo Alto, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, C, System Design, Security. Compensation is listed at $186,000–$232,000 per year.
- Role
- Systems Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- staff
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA
- Department
- Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
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Job description
from Rivian careersAbout 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 In this role, the Staff LiDAR System Engineer will evaluate and develop automotive LiDAR technologies and products to support Rivian’s autonomy platform and features for future products. The LiDAR system engineer would have a comprehensive understanding of LiDAR technologies, key aspects of LiDAR system design, characterization, validation and related data analysis and programming. Responsibilities Collaborate with internal architecture, hardware and software teams to drive the specifications of autonomy LiDARs. Evaluate and characterize LiDAR technologies and products to support Rivian’s autonomy products Define and work on prototype modules/samples and perform lab/field tests to validate LiDAR module performance against the specifications Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet system level targets Qualifications MS or Ph.D degree…