Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Infotainment Platform

Number of employees

10000

Canada, Ontario, Toronto, Canada

Posted on: 2022-04-28

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

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About the company:

Doing something different is never easy. It requires courage, optimism and grit. Core to our mission is building a team of adventurous individuals determined to make a positive impact on the world. This means challenging ourselves constantly. Stretching beyond the bounds of conventional thinking. Reframing old problems. Seeking new solutions. And operating comfortably in a space of uncertainty. While our backgrounds are diverse, our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Do you like doing the impossible? We’d love to hear from you.

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. 

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. 

The Infotainment team is building an immersive in-vehicle digital experience through which our consumers not only interact with their vehicles but also connect with the outside world to enjoy hands-free entertainment and communications. Come help build the Rivian In-Vehicle user experience, encompassing vehicle controls, navigation, media, charging, among many other live customer facing features. 

As a Senior Software Engineering Manager in the Infotainment Software team, you are primarily responsible for the design, implementation, testing and shipping of high-quality software for multiple programs. In this role you will: 

  • Fully own a part of the software stack for Rivian Infotainment applications 
  • Develop a high-performance engineering culture; engage and manage a team of application developers focused on building Rivian’s in-vehicle experience. 
  • Lead software architecture, design, and code reviews with cross-functional teams in an open and collaborative manner while following best software engineering practices 
  • Plan, create and maintain complex software schedules for multiple programs 
  • Create and execute work streams for Agile SW development teams based on program needs 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in Hardware, Software, Test, and vendors in identifying dependencies and effectively remove bottlenecks 
  • Anticipate and identify risks, develop actionable mitigation strategies that sets up the team for success 
  • Provide strong leadership by reframing problems when the team is faced with ambiguity, obstacles/deadlocks and steer them towards solving prioritized problems 
  • Expertly manage stakeholder expectations for both technical and non-technical issues, when the team encounters challenging issues or obstacles 

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Passionate about building solutions that help accelerate the world transition to sustainable transportation solutions 
  • BS in Computer Science or Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related technical fields 
  • 5+ years’ experience managing software development teams of five or more people 
  • 10+ years of software development experience (Java or Kotlin preferred) 
  • Excellent critical thinking and experienced in managing trade-offs when defining solutions 
  • Strong technical knowledge of Android application design 
  • Proven leader who can take full ownership with proactive attitude 
  • Excellent communication, organization, and collaborative skills  

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience managing managers, with an overall team size of 10 or more people 
  • Deep knowledge of several subsystems of Android OS 

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].

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