Sr. Staff Electronic Design Engineer Lead
Rivian · Palo Alto, CA · Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
About this role
Rivian is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Palo Alto, CA. The posting calls out experience with System Design, Security, Embedded Systems, Cloud Computing. Compensation is listed at $213,000–$266,300 per year.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA
- Department
- Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
- Posted
- May 19, 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 Sr. Staff Electronic Design Engineering Lead will lead a team of engineers responsible for low voltage electrical system design, bring-up, characterization, and validation for current and next generation Rivian products. This is a high-ownership and high-visibility role for an engineer who can operate both strategically and hands-on - someone who can define robust hardware requirements, drive technical decisions, and deliver products end-to-end. Responsibilities - Lead the electrical design and development of low voltage electronics and charging-related hardware products from concept through production. - Own key technical decisions across architecture, circuit design, component selection, schematic capture, board bring-up, debug, validation, and issue resolution. - Partner with cross-functional teams to translate…