Staff Software Engineer

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.

We are seeking an experienced Staff Backend Engineer to join our Charging team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend systems that power our charging infrastructure. The Charging team at Rivian is responsible for the entire charging infrastructure, including managing the charging network, communicating with chargers, facilitating maintenance and
exporting data for other teams, such as the Mobile team, to display the list of available chargers. This is a unique opportunity to work with innovative technology in a rapidly growing industry.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot
• Create and maintain RESTful APIs, ensuring efficient data exchange between various components of our system
• Leverage AWS cloud technologies, like Lambda/EKS/SQS/SNS/Messaging bus to build and deploy backend services
• Utilize Elastic Search and Redis for caching and other NoSQL / SQL databases for storage requirements
• Work with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration of services
• Implement messaging systems like Kafka for real-time data processing and event-driven architecture
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers
• Contribute to the evolution of the technology stack and engineering culture

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 8+ years of professional experience in backend or full stack software development
• Proven experience as a backend software engineer, with a strong focus on cloud-based solutions
• Strong proficiency with Java and Spring boot
• Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS
• Experience with serverless architectures
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong knowledge of Kafka, Elasticsearch, Redis and Dynamo DB
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing, CI/CD
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Experience in the automotive or electric vehicle industry
• Knowledge of charging systems and protocols
• Familiarity with front-end technologies and frameworks
• Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment

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.

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