Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Sr. Software Engineer - Computer Vision
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County · Senior · Full-time
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About the role
- From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we're addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.
- By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we'll map a new way forward.
- You will be responsible for architecting and optimizing high-performance algorithms that power the next generation of intelligent features.
Responsibilities
- Pipeline Architecture: Architect efficient software stacks to manage complex CV/AI workflows with minimal latency and high power efficiency.
- Architect efficient software stacks to manage complex CV/AI workflows with minimal latency and high power efficiency.
- We build the exceptional - and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly.
Requirements
- Programming Expertise: Proficiency in C++
- Foundational Knowledge: Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software architecture.
- Experience with imaging and video pipelines (ISP, sensors, RTSP, H.264/H.265) and visual computing/parallel programming frameworks (OpenCL, OpenGL).
- If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board.
- and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Compensation
- $147k-$202k
Benefits
- In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.
- This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.
- Learn more about our global benefit programs.
- CV & AI Feature Development: Design, develop, implement and integrate advanced Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence features, ensuring robustness and scalability.
- Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize vision and AI pipelines for real-time performance on CPU, GPU, NPU, and other relevant hardware accelerators.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, research and engineering teams to integrate AI models and vision-based solutions into the final product.
Company info
- Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive's next chapter.
- The road to the future is uncharted.
- Working together, we'll create a future that's more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.
- Role Summary
- We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our team, focusing exclusively on the advancement of our Computer Vision and AI initiatives.
- The ideal candidate has deep expertise in C++ and a strong background in optimizing compute-heavy workloads across heterogeneous hardware.
- This role primarily focuses on embedded systems development for high-performance applications.
Equal opportunity
- Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- 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.
- We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.
- Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities.
Visa & Work Authorization
- We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status
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