Sr. Software Engineer, Backend

Sr. Software Engineer, Backend Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Employment type: Full‑time 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. 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 Join our innovative team at Rivian, where we are revolutionizing the future of electric vehicle charging. We are passionate about creating cutting‑edge solutions that make a real impact on the world. If you are a talented and driven software engineer looking to make a difference, we want to hear from you Responsibilities Design & Development: Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to production deployment. Quality Improvement: Continuously enhance software quality by evaluating and incorporating new libraries, tools, and technologies. Code Reviews: Contribute to daily code reviews, ensuring high standards and knowledge sharing. Problem Solving: Develop simple and robust solutions to complex technical challenges. Agile Environment: Thrive in an agile environment where innovation, teamwork, and creativity are key to success. Collaboration: Works closely with our product team and collaborates with various cross‑functional teams. Qualifications Experience: 5+ years of backend software development experience. Technical Skills: Strong experience in Node.js, Express, Fastify, microservices, and working with SQL/NoSQL databases. Python or Java experience beneficial. Learning Ability: Desire and ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies. Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Cloud & CI/CD: Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Familiarity with containerization and knowledge of Kubernetes (EKS preferred) is a plus. Expertise with Git workflows and a basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines. Event Streaming: Familiarity with event streaming platforms like Kafka is a plus. Domain Knowledge: Experience building e‑commerce platforms or order‑management systems is a plus. Education: MS/BS/MA/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technology field. Pay Disclosure Salary Range for British Columbia based applicants: $108,200 - $135,300 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Benefits Summary Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance packages for full‑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. #J-18808-Ljbffr