Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Enterprise Software

Rivian•Riverdale, GA

About The Position

Our Enterprise Software team powers the digital backbone behind Rivian’s supply chain, manufacturing, and operations. We build the systems that keep our factories running, parts flowing, and vehicles delivered on time from planning and production to logistics and supplier ecosystems. We’re looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead the teams that design and build the scalable, intelligent enterprise platforms for our Manufacturing & Supply Chain ecosystems. This role is ideal for a leader who combines strong software engineering fundamentals with a passion for innovation and building high-performing teams and who is excited to build at the intersection of enterprise systems and AI.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a proven track record of shipping high-quality, scalable software.
3+ years of experience in a leadership or management role, with a passion for mentoring and growing teams.
Strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices, with proficiency in one or more modern languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, C#).
Skilled in using AI-powered coding tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code).
Experience with observability stacks like Grafana (LGTM), DataDog, Splunk.
Proven ability to build mission-critical enterprise systems and communicate complex technical documentation across teams.
Experience with event-driven architectures, streaming platforms, and data pipelines.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and mentor a team of software engineers responsible for the design, development, and delivery of enterprise applications for supply chain and manufacturing operations.
Establish a world-class software team by hiring, coaching, and developing top engineering talent.
Champion and enforce strong software engineering principles and best practices, including architecture, testing, security, and performance.
Oversee the development, implementation, and execution of multiple projects, ensuring scope and schedule are established and met.
Collaborate with product managers, operations teams, data scientists, and other cross-functional engineering leaders to define technical roadmaps and deliver on business objectives.
Drive a next-generation, AI-first mindset when designing workflows, automation, and decision-support systems.
Own complex technical initiatives from concept through to production, ensuring systems are scalable, cloud-native, and highly reliable.
Manage resource allocation for the department, including prioritization and staff deployment.