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Systems Analytics Engineer - Connectivity & Telematics at Rivian | Palo Alto, CA

On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot intricate cross-stack issues involving embedded Linux, networking, and cloud services on production vehicles. Analyze firmware-related performance regressions through a combination of system knowledge, onboard logging, and controlled experiments. Develop and maintain observability tools that highlight fleet-level health patterns from vehicle telemetry. Conduct comprehensive root cause analyses using data-driven methodologies - formulating hypotheses, designing experiments, and rigorously validating findings. Occasionally perform diagnostics and testing on vehicles to replicate or validate in-situ behaviors.

About the job

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies have partnered to drive innovation in electric vehicles, focusing on advanced operating systems and connectivity. This joint venture brings together expertise in connectivity, artificial intelligence, and security to develop smarter, more connected, and sustainable vehicles. The goal is to set a new standard for software-defined vehicles worldwide.

Connectivity & Telematics Team

This team connects Rivian vehicles to the cloud, supporting real-time communication, remote commands, and telemetry for a fleet of over 100,000 vehicles. Work includes system-level diagnostics, analyzing kernel behavior, and tracing failures from cloud infrastructure all the way to individual vehicles.

What You Will Do

  • Tackle complex, cross-disciplinary challenges across embedded Linux, networking, firmware interfaces, and cloud-connected services.
  • Use hands-on experimentation and data analysis to develop hypotheses, design tests, and confirm findings.
  • Perform on-vehicle testing to reproduce or verify system behaviors when needed.
  • Develop analytics skills to support diagnostics and improvements across the entire vehicle fleet.

Location

Palo Alto, California

About Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a dynamic collaboration between two leading organizations in the automotive sector, committed to transforming electric vehicle technology. Our focus on innovation drives us to tackle the challenges faced by electric vehicles, ensuring that we create standards that will define the future of mobility.

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