Senior Manager Software Controls

Rivian and VW Group Technology • Palo Alto, CA

7h

About The Position

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.

We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Software Controls People Leader to join our software development team. This lead role is central to the development and integration of control systems for vehicle features, bringing together closely related functional areas with direct customer impact. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer, electrical or mechanical engineering, with a focus on automotive or aerospace control systems software development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in engineering and a proven track record of 5+ years of experience leading large teams
• Demonstrated ability lead software architecture and code reviews in C and C++ as well as assess effort for new features before implementation begins
• Industry experience in software lifecycle management and fleet software deployment
• Working knowledge of ISO 26262 and how to apply safety concepts to distributed embedded systems
• Expert in software revision management control software like Git both locally and on cloud hosted systems like Gitlab or Github
• Strong Working knowledge of software test automation using frameworks like Google test and Pytest
• Working knowledge of digital communication bus standards
• Familiarity with closed loop control algorithms
• Ability to solve problems quickly from first principles leveraging design of experiment methodologies and evidence based decision making

Responsibilities

• Serve as the people lead and technical expert for domain software development teams relating to electric vehicle systems like propulsion, energy storage, body and thermal
• Work with program management and dependent teams across Rivian and Volkswagen brands to make a plan to deliver functionality with quality and meet it
• Facilitate development planning and post implementation retrospectives with subordinate software implementation and testing teams
• Oversee full-scope software architecture development in C including build and quality insight tooling
• Monitor fleet telemetry and use data analysis to close the loop on software quality and key product performance metrics
• Partner with other engineering leaders cross-functionally to design novel approaches for new development and sustaining efforts for existing products

Benefits

• Total compensation packages for this position include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.
• In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees.
• Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior