Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Automotive & MobilityDirect Ashby career site

Sr. Software Engineer - Computer Vision

Location
Palo Alto, CA (Remote) · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
23 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • C++
  • OpenCV
  • embedded heterogeneous hardware optimization (CPU, GPU, NPU, DSP)
  • deep learning inference pipelines

Also useful

  • ISP
  • RTSP
  • H.264/H.265
  • OpenCL
  • OpenGL

Stated benefits & perks

  • Health
  • Retirement savings

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. You will be responsible for architecting and optimizing high-performance algorithms that power the next generation of intelligent features. 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Pipeline Architecture: Architect efficient software stacks to manage complex CV/AI workflows with minimal latency and high power efficiency.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, research and engineering teams to integrate AI models and vision-based solutions into the final product.
  • Advanced Prototyping: Rapidly prototype and iterate on new algorithms to solve challenging perception and inference problems.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Programming Expertise: Proficiency in C++
  • Hardware Optimization: Demonstrated experience implementing and optimizing code and compute workloads on embedded heterogeneous hardware (CPU, GPU, NPU, DSP).
  • Computer Vision Proficiency: Extensive hands-on experience with Computer Vision techniques, including libraries like OpenCV, and implementing deep learning inference pipelines.
  • Foundational Knowledge: Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software architecture.
  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Bonus (Preferred)

  • Experience with imaging and video pipelines (ISP, sensors, RTSP, H.264/H.265) and visual computing/parallel programming frameworks (OpenCL, OpenGL).

Total Rewards

We build the exceptional - and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.

Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. 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.

In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees - including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site.

About US

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. 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.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

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From Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 17, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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