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.
Role Summary:
OTA and software configuration management are at the core of Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ ability to rapidly develop and launch new variants and platforms in a scalable manner. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to define and develop and end to end architecture for managing software configurations that enables teams inside and outside the software org to scale gracefully as our fleet and product portfolio scales.

Responsibilities:

• Drive end to end execution of vehicle configuration initiatives; taking on development, integration, and test responsibilities where necessary to ensure timely delivery
• Arbitrating discussions to add new software configurations and driving the addition of these new configurations through to production
• Work with stakeholders around software and with joint venture partners to ensure new software and product variants are supported in a scalable manner
• Define and drive development of new schemas and architectures for managing configurations on vehicle and at a fleet level

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering
• 4+ years of experience working on complex, cross-functional, distributed software
• systems
• 4+ years of experience developing application software in python
• Experience developing for embedded systems in C/C++/Rust/Carbon
• Experience with networked embedded systems (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, DOIP, ISOTP)
• Experience developing or integrating NATS messaging for distributed systems
• Experience with software configuration management in either a DevOps or integrated system context
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high growth environment
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in configuration management on a complex electromechanical product (Automotive, Aerospace, Defense)
• Experience with systems engineering and common systems analysis practices
• Experience with TCP/IP systems
• Experience with remotely connected systems

Pay Disclosure:
Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $186,000-$232,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies covers most of the premiums.
Company Statements:

• Drive end to end execution of vehicle configuration initiatives; taking on development, integration, and test responsibilities where necessary to ensure timely delivery
• Arbitrating discussions to add new software configurations and driving the addition of these new configurations through to production
• Work with stakeholders around software and with joint venture partners to ensure new software and product variants are supported in a scalable manner
• Define and drive development of new schemas and architectures for managing configurations on vehicle and at a fleet leve