About Us

Rivian 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 Summary

The Manager of Software Quality will lead the team responsible for defining and implementing the global software quality framework. This role encompasses the entire software lifecycle - including requirement management, code quality, test management, and release readiness. As the final "Quality Gate" for the organization, you will oversee the infrastructure and processes that ensure every Over-the-Air (OTA) release is reliable.

Responsibilities

Build and lead the Software Quality team to achieve the software quality goal

• SW Quality Framework Ownership: Define, optimize, and maintain the organizational SW Quality Framework across four key pillars: Requirement Management, Test Management, Code Quality, and Release Readiness.

• Ecosystem Consistency: Lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure a consistent quality ecosystem across Architecture, Development, and Testing teams.

• Continuous Improvement: Parallelize rapid software iteration with the continuous improvement of standards, testing infrastructure, and end-to-end release performance.

• Standards & Guidelines: Establish and document comprehensive SW quality guidelines, best practices, and standardized workflows to track the execution of quality activities.

• Metrics Development: Develop and optimize data-driven SW quality metrics to provide visibility into software health and process maturity.

• Release Infrastructure Support: Create and manage the release infrastructure required to assure high-fidelity software for every deployment.

• Code Quality: Oversee static code analysis efforts, including tool selection, rule-set definition, and result evaluation.

• Testing Infrastructure Support: Support the optimization of the SW testing framework to maintain rapid development cycles without compromising data-driven evidence of performance.

• Requirement Management Definition: Establish the organizational standards for requirement engineering, ensuring all stakeholders utilize a unified methodology for documenting functional safety/regulation/security requirements.

• Team Development: Build SW quality and technical expertise within the team, develop professional skills, and foster a supportive, high-performing work culture.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of software OTA release cycles, V-Model, and Agile development.

• Strong cross-functional leadership skills.

• Familiar with industry standards like ISO 26262, ASPICE, MISRA etc.

• Experience in system engineering practices such as requirements authoring, failure analysis and test development.

• Experience in developing automotive software testing framework.

• Experience in developing automotive software.

• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g. JAMA.), issue tracking tools (Jira), SW version control tools (e.g. Git, Bitbucket, SVN, etc.)

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science.

Total Rewards

Total compensation packages for full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.

In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage. For more information on RV Tech’s comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.

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

Equal Opportunity

Rivian 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 [email protected].

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