Sr. Engineering Manager, Navigation

Company: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: March 7, 2025

Job Description:

About UsRivian 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 SummaryThe Navigation application is the most used infotainment application here at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, with a direct impact on customer range anxiety and overall EV experience. Our mission is to empower customers to confidently take any kind of adventure with their Rivian by providing the best possible navigation experience bar none. Our navigation application sits at the nexus of multiple key initiatives from charger data and scoring to trip planning, and voice assistants. We're currently seeking a hands-on, technical engineering lead to help us realize this vision.In this role, you'll manage a skilled team of android and embedded engineers based in California and European offices who develop our best-in-class navigation application. Your team will partner closely with a large array of cross-functional partners responsible for charger data, energy management, platform, core services, cloud services, and infotainment apps to name just a few. At Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies everyone is responsible for the quality of the product, and this role will allow you to have an outsized impact. You'll also be responsible for pushing forward technical initiatives, working with product and program on quarterly planning activities, gaining alignment on priorities with cross-functional partners and following through on delivery.Responsibilities

• Guide the architecture, development, and maintenance of a modern android application.
• Lead, manage, and hire a cross-discipline team of engineers working on both Android and Embedded software.
• Drive the implementation of best practices in architecture, optimized performance, stability, and scalability.
• Ensure technical quality and standards across the team through processes (architecture, code reviews, documentation) and culture (engineering excellence).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, product, design, and other stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Interface with key external partners.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning by providing training and support to enhance skills within your team and the broader infotainment community, promoting collaboration to meet evolving needs.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and senior leadership, effectively communicating the value proposition and impact of initiatives, ensuring the balance of short and long-term needs to support team scalability.Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar.
  • 3+ years of experience in managing and leading engineering teams, with a proven ability to mentor and grow technical talent.
  • Strong technical and strategic vision, with the ability to translate broad objectives into actionable engineering plans.
  • Direct experience building best-in-class modern android or navigation applications.
  • Strong project management skills with demonstrated success delivering.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
  • Proactive commitment to staying updated with modern data practices and philosophies.Pay DisclosureSalary Range for California Based Candidates: 237,000 USD - 297,000 USD (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.Equal OpportunityRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 .
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