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 what's 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 Help us keep the world adventurous forever by leading the Embedded Platform Software Test Team. Managing the Embedded Platform Software Test Team, you will be responsible for setting the strategic direction and priorities for testing and validation of the core firmware platform used across Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies' full portfolio of products. Using industry best practices, you will help define testing requirements and testing methods that will ensure we continue to raise the bar on the quality of the core firmware platform. Leveraging Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies' field analytic pipelines, you will help to drive continuous monitoring and improvements to the core firmware platform. Responsibilities Lead testing and verification strategy for Embedded Platform Software and Bootloader components on Hardware targets and virtualized targets Drive continuous improvement in requirements and test coverage through rigorous quality assurance processes Come together with your peers to share ideas, ask why with an open and curious mind, and learn from each other's diverse perspectives to deliver great work as a team Partner with product management and engineering peers to design end-to-end user requirements that are verifiable through automated testing Shape the future of our automated testing and release strategies Qualifications 5+ years of experience managing and leading testing projects 10+ years of expertise in embedded software testing on target hardware, with automotive testing experience being a significant advantage Experience with Embedded C, Python, and Bazel or equivalent build systems Extensive experience with functional Testing, automation testing and API testing. Should have extensive hands-on experience in estimation, budgeting, program management, reporting, stakeholder management and escalation management Self-starter capable of managing diverse responsibilities in testing, automation, and requirements analysis Solid understanding of development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and QA processes. Strong communication skills and ability to summarize complex information to drive actions and continuous improvement Experience with gitlabci or equivalent Continuous Integration systems. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $171,000-$213,900 (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. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies covers most of the premiums. 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. 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Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. 5+ years of experience managing and leading testing projects 10+ years of expertise in embedded software testing on target hardware, with automotive testing experience being a significant advantage Experience with Embedded C, Python, and Bazel or equivalent build systems Extensive experience with functional Testing, automation testing and API testing. Should have extensive hands-on experience in estimation, budgeting, program management, reporting, stakeholder management and escalation management Self-starter capable of managing diverse responsibilities in testing, automation, and requirements analysis Solid understanding of development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and QA processes. Strong communication skills and ability to summarize complex information to drive actions and continuous improvement Experience with gitlabci or equivalent Continuous Integration systems. Lead testing and verification strategy for Embedded Platform Software and Bootloader components on Hardware targets and virtualized targets Drive continuous improvement in requirements and test coverage through rigorous quality assurance processes Come together with your peers to share ideas, ask why with an open and curious mind, and learn from each other's diverse perspectives to deliver great work as a team Partner with product management and engineering peers to design end-to-end user requirements that are verifiable through automated testing Shape the future of our automated testing and release strategies