Job Description

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 As a Product Security Architect, you will help design systems and software for on-vehicle security for core vehicle software functions like OTA, diagnostics, and manufacturing. You will work closely with stakeholders from cross-functional teams to design those core security functions and build out requirements that drive development. You will also work closely with the various security development teams as an expert and build out code for these systems collaboratively and help ensure the spirit and function of the original design requirements are met. This role requires someone who can look at the big-picture needs of a software feature and help lay out a path to implement large, complex systems and get hands-on during development to see the feature to completion. This role reports to the Sr. Manager, Security Engineering. Responsibilities ● Design security systems and solutions for connected vehicles and related products ● Work with other teams and stakeholders to build security into features and products ● Develop product security requirements that meet program needs while reducing risk ● Work with development teams to ensure they meet requirements and validate them for each release ● Continuously improve and adapt the security implementations to adapt to customer needs, program goals, and evolving technologies ● Write and maintain complex technical documentation for both developers and non-technical people ● Drive complex multi-team, cross-functional projects across multiple programs Qualifications ●Education - Preferred to have a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar field preferred or equivalent applicable industry experience ● In-depth knowledge of embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS) ● Significant experience with Python and C development, Go and Rust a plus. ● Experience with automotive networking interfaces and protocols (CAN, UDS, etc.) ● Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and secure coding practices. ● 5+ years of experience working on embedded platforms ● Strong understanding of networking fundamentals such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, Wireless Technologies 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 [email protected]. 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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