Engineering Manager

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
Are you a leader who thrives on building high-performing teams and tackling complex scaling challenges? Rivian is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager of Software Engineering to lead a talented team in our rapidly expanding Serbia office. This isn't just a management role; it's an opportunity to architect the software foundation that will enable Rivian to scale exponentially. You'll be at the forefront of developing innovative solutions that directly impact our ability to deliver groundbreaking electric adventure vehicles to the world.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and enforce best practices for software development, including code reviews, testing, and deployment.
• Work closely with product managers and other stakeholders to define project scope, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.
• Contribute to the architectural design and implementation of scalable and reliable systems.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and risks, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent.
• Build strong relationships with other engineering teams and departments across Rivian.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and tools.
• Ensure that the team is following industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or JavaScript.
• Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience, with a passion for developing and mentoring engineers.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a global or international environment is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to build and implement coding standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Experience with automotive software development.
• Experience with building amazing teams.

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.

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