Senior Manager Software Controls

About Us

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.

• 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

• 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

Salary Range for Palo Alto applicants: $237,200 - $296,500 USD. The posted salary represents the lowest and highest ranges RV Tech reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position. Any posted salary range pertains only to the estimated starting pay for the role. Actual starting pay is based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, skillset, qualifications, specific competencies, relevant education, and location.

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. For more information on RV Tech’s comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.

External candidates can apply for this role through the RV Tech Careers site h/#careers. If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board at inte

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.…