Sr. Manager, OTA Vehicle Engineering
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. RVT is redefining what a car can be by making continuous iteration and improvement core to the product. Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates are what make that model possible — allowing us to seamlessly and rapidly deliver the latest software to both engineering and customer vehicles. As a result, the OTA system sits on the critical path of RVT's entire development chain. As Senior Manager of OTA Vehicle Engineering, you will lead the development of a highly cross-functional system at the intersection of hardware, software, manufacturing, service, and business operations. You will own the technical trajectory of the system, build the internal processes and institutions that allow it to scale, and balance the operational needs of today against the vision for tomorrow. We are looking for a highly motivated leader who can operate credibly from the electrical layer to the business strategy layer, and who thrives in complex, ambiguous, high-stakes environments.
Requirements
- 8+ years in software development, integration, or architecture, including 5+ years managing engineers.
- Track record of leading cross-functional, multi-site teams to deliver a customer-deployed product from inception through operational delivery.
- Proven ability to bring order to a complex product and stakeholder network — technically, operationally, and organizationally.
- Ability to reason across the full stack, from electrical systems to business strategy, and speak authoritatively at each level.
- Experience leading teams that build software platforms for complex electromechanical systems (aerospace, automotive, defense, or robotics).
- Experience with systems engineering and architectural development.
- Experience establishing software development processes, test automation, and operational KPIs.
- High-performance C++ and/or Rust applications for co-habitated POSIX systems.
- Embedded software in C and/or Rust for real-time operating systems.
- Experience Developing test automation software in Python and Go.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in developing software infrastructure Over the Air Updates on deployed products
- Experience with automotive diagnostic protocols UDS, SOVD
- Experience with automotive communication protocols CAN, LIN, Flexray, ETH-UDP, ISO-TP over ETH-TCP
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow the OTA vehicle engineering organization across multiple sites and time zones.
- Own the technical direction and architecture of the OTA update system, spanning vehicle and infrastructure components.
- Align OTA capabilities with company-wide program needs in partnership with hardware, software, manufacturing, service, and business operations.
- Establish the development processes, test automation, and operational KPIs that keep engineers focused and productive.
- Drive OTA initiatives from concept through operational delivery on customer vehicles.
- Diagnose and remediate legacy technical, operational, and organizational debt within the OTA domain.
Benefits
- competitive base salary
- annual company performance bonus program
- equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees
- health coverage
- retirement savings
- time off
- family planning programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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