Staff Technical Program Manager

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies • Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on technology for software-defined electric vehicles, including operating systems, zonal controllers, cloud, connectivity, AI, and security. The Staff Technical Program Manager will lead technical program work across Connected Applications domains, including Mapping, Vehicle Access, Mobile Application, and Fleet Services, spanning Cloud, Mobile, and Vehicle Firmware. The role calls for full-stack software and/or product development experience, deep technical knowledge, and the ability to communicate with and influence leaders, developers, and partners to deliver business-critical outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in software development with hardware dependencies.
• Expertise in software development methodologies and tools, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment.

Nice To Haves

• Product development experience in computer engineering and/or electronics.
• Experience producing a versioned SDK or API for broad consumption.
• Cloud and/or application-layer development experience.
• Direct experience in software-defined vehicles and hardware/software development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, and maintain technical schedules, priorities, and execution plans for multiple software product development programs that cross organizational boundaries.
• Drive broad and deep cross-functional software programs internally and across partners.
• Collaborate with and influence engineering, product, and technical partners, including leadership and development teams, to achieve business and technical goals.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and identify, communicate, and mitigate dependencies and risks.
• Ensure technical designs are evaluated for feasibility, scalability, and quality.
• Provide leadership to unblock obstacles and rigorously prioritize work.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Eligibility for an annual company performance bonus program for full-time positions; payments are discretionary and not guaranteed.
• Eligibility for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units, subject to board approval and applicable plan terms and vesting requirements.
• A comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs; offerings vary by country.

What This Job Offers

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