Staff Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Connectivity (Software)

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

• $130K — $155K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • 4+ years experience with wireless industry standards (e.g. cellular 3GPP)
  • Experience with Linux/Android-based embedded systems
  • Product development experience in computer engineering or electronics
  • Automotive industry experience is a plus
  • Familiarity with vehicle communication standards (e.g., CAN, Ethernet)

Responsibilities

  • Drive software execution work for product delivery
  • Collaborate with developers and testing teams
  • Develop trusted relationships to enhance development velocity
  • Provide technical judgement for planning and issue resolution
  • Maintain integration schedules and execution plans

Benefits

  • Annual performance bonus eligibility
  • Equity eligibility
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package
Full Job Description
Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Program Manager to drive software integration, execution, and deliverables for wireless radio system modules operating in software defined vehicles. This includes LTE and 5G cellular radios, eSIM, WiFi, and future wireless connectivity standards. The ideal candidate would have a strong background in wireless software system knowledge and software product delivery.

Responsibilities
  • Drive software execution work including internal development, vendor software release and integration, validation, and issue management for on-time product delivery
  • Collaborate with software developers, technical partners, and testing teams to achieve business and technical goals
  • Develop trusted relationships and improve processes to increase development velocity
  • Provide technical judgement to make plans, decisions, and resolve issues
  • Develop and maintain integration schedules, roadmaps, priorities and execution plans


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • 4+ years experience with wireless industry standards (e.g. cellular 3GPP), mobile network operators, RF, WiFi, and/or firmware development
  • Experience with Linux/Android-based embedded systems and electronics hardware.
  • Product development experience in computer engineering and/or electronics.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Automotive industry experience or familiarity with automotive-grade software development is a plus.
  • Familiarity with vehicle communication standards and networks (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, UDS).
Total Rewards

We build the exceptional - and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.

Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.

In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees - including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board.

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