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. 

As a Staff Technical Recruiter at Rivian, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top-tier engineering talent for our mechanical and electrical engineering teams. Your expertise will ensure we continue to build cutting-edge hardware solutions that drive the future of sustainable mobility. In this role, you’ll partner closely with hiring managers and technical leaders to craft effective hiring strategies, build strong talent pipelines, and deliver exceptional candidate experiences. You'll leverage your deep understanding of engineering roles, particularly in vehicle and electrical hardware, to assess technical expertise and cultural alignment. This is an opportunity to join a high-impact team and directly contribute to Rivian's mission of preserving the planet through innovative engineering. Your work will shape the teams behind our groundbreaking vehicles and technologies.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define hiring needs and develop tailored recruiting strategies for mechanical and electrical engineering roles.
• Source, screen, and evaluate candidates specializing in vehicle systems, mechanical design, electrical hardware, and related engineering disciplines.
• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines through strategic sourcing, networking, and engagement with diverse candidate pools.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring teams.
• Conduct technical screenings to evaluate candidates' expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
• Partner with the People Team and hiring managers to ensure alignment with Rivian’s culture and values.
• Utilize data-driven insights to refine recruitment strategies and optimize hiring processes.
• Represent Rivian at industry events, career fairs, and networking opportunities to build the company’s employer brand.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field (e.g., Human Resources, Business, Engineering).
• 5+ years of experience in technical recruiting, with a focus on mechanical and electrical engineering roles.
• Proven ability to source and engage top-tier engineering talent through various channels.
• Strong understanding of engineering disciplines such as vehicle systems, mechanical design, and electrical hardware.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Passion for Rivian's mission and commitment to building diverse and inclusive teams.

Salary Range Irvine-Based Applicants: $137,000-$173,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, and other factors permitted by law).

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  candidateaccommodations@rivian.com .

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. 

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.