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About 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.

About 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

We're looking for a Lead UX Engineer / Prototyper to join our UX team and drive the creation of cutting-edge, multi-modal user experiences for our vehicles. If you thrive at the intersection of design and engineering, and enjoy transforming abstract concepts into interactive realities within the automotive space.

In this role, you'll be instrumental in shaping the future of our in-car and connected products by leading the development of high-fidelity prototypes that push the boundaries of what's possible. You'll work closely with design, engineering, and product teams, leveraging your expertise in both hardware and software to create compelling interactive automotive experiences.

As a Lead UX Engineer on Rivian's UI / UX team, you will focus on creating innovative, user-centric interfaces and physical device interactions that enhance all areas of the experience in our all-electric vehicles, with a specific focus on hardware and software prototyping. You will conceptualize and develop engaging experiences for research, validation and presentation for new and novel ideas and experiences. Your work will help differentiate Rivian from traditional automakers by emphasizing a modern, connected experience that reflects our commitment to exploration and adventure. This is an on-site role at our design center in Palo Alto, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end prototyping process, from concept to functional demonstration, for multi-modal automotive user experiences (e.g., visual, haptic, auditory, voice, gesture).
• Collaborate with UX / UI designers, product managers, and engineers to translate design concepts and user flows into interactive prototypes for vehicle systems.
• Develop and implement prototypes using a range of tools and technologies, including interactive prototyping software, microcontrollers, and various sensors and actuators relevant to the automotive environment.
• Bridge the gap between design and engineering by demonstrating the feasibility and functionality of complex in-car interactions and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our prototyping tools, techniques, and best practices within the automotive UX domain.
• Mentor and guide junior team members on prototyping methodologies and technical skills.

Qualifications

Application Requirement : Include a link to your portfolio, with credentials, showcasing samples that demonstrate your expertise for this role.

Preferred

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range Palo Alto-Based Applicants : $154,000 -$192,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary : Rivian provides robust medical / Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

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”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media / website, network / device, recruiting system usage / interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

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Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Design

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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