Rivian
Embedded Software QA Manager
Rivian, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
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's 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's 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 targetsDrive continuous improvement in requirements and test coverage through rigorous quality assurance processesCome 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 teamPartner with product management and engineering peers to design end-to-end user requirements that are verifiable through automated testingShape the future of our automated testing and release strategiesQualifications
5+ years of experience managing and leading testing projects10+ years of expertise in embedded software testing on target hardware, with automotive testing experience being a significant advantageExperience with Embedded C, Python, and Bazel or equivalent build systemsExtensive 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 managementSelf-starter capable of managing diverse responsibilities in testing, automation, and requirements analysisSolid understanding of development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and QA processes.Strong communication skills and ability to summarize complex information to drive actions and continuous improvementExperience 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 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. 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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
Candidate Data Privacy
Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice for more information.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
To any candidates interested in a position with Rivian, please be aware of recruiting phishing scams impersonating Rivian. As a general practice, Rivian recruiting does not conduct interviews or communicate with candidates over Microsoft Teams.
Please visit Rivian's Careers page for career opportunities at Rivian. If you believe you may have been a victim of identity theft because of the phishing scam impersonating Rivian, please go to www.IdentityTheft.gov where you can report and recover from identity theft. For more information about recommended computer security practices, please go to resources on the FTC's consumer information site where you can learn how to protect yourselves online and avoid phishing attacks.
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's 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's 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 targetsDrive continuous improvement in requirements and test coverage through rigorous quality assurance processesCome 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 teamPartner with product management and engineering peers to design end-to-end user requirements that are verifiable through automated testingShape the future of our automated testing and release strategiesQualifications
5+ years of experience managing and leading testing projects10+ years of expertise in embedded software testing on target hardware, with automotive testing experience being a significant advantageExperience with Embedded C, Python, and Bazel or equivalent build systemsExtensive 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 managementSelf-starter capable of managing diverse responsibilities in testing, automation, and requirements analysisSolid understanding of development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and QA processes.Strong communication skills and ability to summarize complex information to drive actions and continuous improvementExperience 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 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. 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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
Candidate Data Privacy
Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice for more information.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
To any candidates interested in a position with Rivian, please be aware of recruiting phishing scams impersonating Rivian. As a general practice, Rivian recruiting does not conduct interviews or communicate with candidates over Microsoft Teams.
Please visit Rivian's Careers page for career opportunities at Rivian. If you believe you may have been a victim of identity theft because of the phishing scam impersonating Rivian, please go to www.IdentityTheft.gov where you can report and recover from identity theft. For more information about recommended computer security practices, please go to resources on the FTC's consumer information site where you can learn how to protect yourselves online and avoid phishing attacks.