Rivian
Sr. Validation Data Scientist
Irvine, California, USA · Senior · Part-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$1,306 more — $136,406 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $136,406 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Data Scientists" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Data Scientists (15-2051) · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- you will own key analytics workstreams within the validation data ecosystem, operating with guidance from validation and technical leadership while building toward greater end-to-end ownership over time.
- Build and support data models that connect requirements (RL0-RL3), DFMEA / NUDDs, DVPs, test execution, and issue tracking into a cohesive validation data framework.
- Create and maintain data pipelines that ingest and structure data from systems such as Jira, test logs, vehicle telemetry, and other internal tools.
- Partner with Validation TPMs and cross-functional teams to translate data into actionable insights that support program execution and decision making.
- Contribute to validation governance by enabling consistent, reliable, and accessible data across builds and milestones (DV PV SOP+).
- Experience building data pipelines and analytics solutions (e.g., Python, SQL, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform).
- Experience developing dashboards and visualizations (e.g. Hex, or similar) to support operational decision making.
- Experience working with large, multi-source datasets and building structured data models.
Requirements
- Qualifications Typically 3-6 years of experience in data science, analytics, or related roles within automotive or other complex hardware/software products.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Skills
- About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever.
Compensation
- Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is $135,100 - $168,900 for California based applicants.
- This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.
Benefits
- Develop and maintain validation dashboards, analytics, and reporting that provide visibility into validation coverage, maturity, risk, and residuals across programs.
- Apply statistical and machine learning techniques (e.g., trend analysis, forecasting, anomaly detection) to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities within validation data.
- Support the definition and tracking of validation KPIs (e.g., coverage, confidence, defect trends, closure rates, readiness metrics).
- Familiarity with machine learning techniques and their practical application to real-world problems.
- The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.
- You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements.
- Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment.
- Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
- More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.
Company info
- Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
Equal opportunity
- Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities.
- If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at Candidate Data Privacy Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data").
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