Sr. Manager, Propulsion Drives Embedded Software Engineering Job at Rivian, Carson, CA

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  • Rivian
  • Carson, CA

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Sr. Manager, Propulsion Drives Embedded Software Engineering

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About Rivian

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.

About Rivian

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 whats 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.

Role Summary

Electrical Power Conversion (EPC) software is at the center of torque generation control and related functional safety features for Rivians cutting-edge electrical vehicles

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Manager leading our Propulsion Drives Embedded Software Engineering team. This senior position is pivotal in leading and driving the advancement and development of our inverter embedded software systems. As the Sr. Manager, your mission is to manage and lead a team of high-performance propulsion drives embedded software engineers to greatly enhance the inverter software performance, safety, robustness, and reliability. Your team will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and enhancing the key software functions and frameworks for PWM inverter control, key sensors such as resolver, voltage, current, and temperature, as well as fault detection and reaction frameworks. The key responsibilities include:

  • Technical Leadership and Management: Lead the design, development, implementation, and enhancement of the key software functions and frameworks for PWM inverter control, key sensors such as resolver, voltage, current, and temperature, as well as fault detection and reaction frameworks.
  • Innovation and Problem Solving: Greatly enhance the inverter software performance, safety, robustness, and reliability. Lead your team to solve complex technical problems with robust and scalable solutions.
  • Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with hardware engineers, program managers, and other stakeholders to define system requirements and develop integrated solutions.
  • Project Management: Oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications, while managing resources and budgets effectively.
  • Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of design specifications, development processes, and troubleshooting procedures.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, electrical engineering
  • Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in embedded software development, with at least 5 years in a senior or leadership role.
  • Prior experience for a leading role in EV propulsion embedded software is highly desired.
  • Proficient in C/C++ programming languages.
  • Deep understanding of embedded systems architecture and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Knowledge of power electronics and safety.
  • Knowledge of hardware design and integration.
  • Experience with microcontrollers, microprocessors, and peripheral interfaces.
  • Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle and methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
  • Strong software development experience under CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery)

Pay Disclosure

  • Salary Range for Southern CA Based Applicants: $218,200 - $272,800 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)
  • Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26

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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (Candidate Personal Data). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivians service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

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Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries
    Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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