Sr. Manager, Power Electronics Software

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• Lead the full software lifecycle for Rivian's power electronics platforms, including on-board chargers, DC-DC converters, and stationary energy products.
• Architect, design, and guide the implementation of robust, scalable, and safety-critical embedded software, spanning from low-level, bare-metal/RTOS control loops to complex embedded Linux applications.
• Drive the technical strategy for multicore microcontroller architectures, ensuring optimal performance, resource utilization, and adherence to stringent real-time constraints.
• Serve as the ultimate technical authority for the team, making critical architectural decisions and resolving the most complex software challenges.
• Build, lead, and scale a world-class team of embedded software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Mentor engineers at all levels of their careers, providing technical guidance, defining clear growth paths, and empowering them to solve complex problems independently.
• Manage team performance, including setting goals, conducting performance reviews, and handling resource allocation and project planning.
• Own the on-time delivery of high-quality software from concept to mass production, collaborating closely with hardware, controls, systems, validation, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless product integration.
• Champion and enforce a rigorous, safety-first development process compliant with automotive standards like ISO 26262, including leading the team through design reviews, safety analyses (e.g., SW-FMEA), and validation activities.
• Define and drive best practices for the team's software development process, including version control, CI/CD, automated testing, and code reviews to ensure maximum quality and efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in real-time embedded software development, with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership or direct people management role.
• Expertise in C and C++ programming for resource-constrained, safety-critical environments.
• Proven experience in architecting and delivering complex software for both bare-metal/RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS) and embedded Linux systems.
• Deep understanding of power electronics control principles, including PWM methods, and the digital control of various converter and inverter topologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading software development under a functional safety standard such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or DO-178C.
• Experience leading teams using modern software development practices, including CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab), version control (Git), and agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proven ability to collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Direct experience leading a team through a full automotive product development lifecycle, from initial prototype to mass production and post-launch support, preferred
• Hands-on experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, UDS, Automotive Ethernet) and EV charging standards (ISO 15118, DIN SPEC 70121, OCPP) preferred
• Familiarity with the characteristics and application of wide-bandgap power semiconductors like Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) is preferred
• Experience architecting and utilizing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) validation methodologies for safety-critical systems preferred

• Salary Range for Southern California 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

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