Staff TPM, EPC Embedded Software and Controls

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 The EPC Software technical program manager owns end-to-end program delivery for embedded software on Rivian’s Electric Power Conversion products, including inverter embedded software and controls. You will partner closely with the EPC Hardware TPM and software, systems, validation, and cross-functional vehicle leads to set the software roadmap, align releases to vehicle program milestones, and drive bring-up through launch. This role requires independent judgment, indirect leadership, and the ability to build and improve program management processes. Responsibilities Own multi-program EPC software roadmap, release plan and critical path across vehicle platforms and variants. Plan and track software-hardware bring-up, feature maturity gates and validation (SIL/HIL, DV/PV) with the EPC Hardware TPM. Coordinate supplier and contract-manufacturer software deliverables, integration and releases. Drive requirements traceability, defect management and RCA closure using Flow and Jira. Identify and escalate risk to senior leadership, with mitigation options. Establish program governance, reporting and metrics, and mentor other TPMs. Accountable for ensuring software team is meeting deliverables by tracking progress, task execution, and keeping focus on the critical path. Identify development risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies and communicate them to leadership. Evaluate and adjust priorities as issues arise. Orchestrate project reviews and drive product/process optimization. Use AI-assisted tools to improve program visibility and efficiency, such as status synthesis, dependency and risk tracking, and documentation, while keeping engineering data secure. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Must Haves Demonstrated experience owning schedule, release, and integration milestones for embedded controls software deployed in vehicle ECUs. BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Background in automotive, energy, or similar technical industry. Experience with OTA and software release processes for production vehicles Series-production and launch experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project life cycle. Desired Knowledge of power electronics and controls tooling. Knowledge and understanding of implementing Functional Safety requirements. Experience using AI tools to streamline program management workflows (reporting, risk tracking, documentation. Experience with Agile, SCRUM, or similar software development life cycle process Experience with Gitlab,Jira, Confluence, and Flow. 8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management. Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is $154,000 - $192,500 for Carson, CA-based applicants. This is the lowest-to-highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual performance bonus and equity awards. 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Your current application remains active and will not be affected in any way. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Own multi-program EPC software roadmap, release plan and critical path across vehicle platforms and variants. Plan and track software-hardware bring-up, feature maturity gates and validation (SIL/HIL, DV/PV) with the EPC Hardware TPM. Coordinate supplier and contract-manufacturer software deliverables, integration and releases. Drive requirements traceability, defect management and RCA closure using Flow and Jira. Identify and escalate risk to senior leadership, with mitigation options. Establish program governance, reporting and metrics, and mentor other TPMs. Accountable for ensuring software team is meeting deliverables by tracking progress, task execution, and keeping focus on the critical path. Identify development risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies and communicate them to leadership. Evaluate and adjust priorities as issues arise. Orchestrate project reviews and drive product/process optimization. Use AI-assisted tools to improve program visibility and efficiency, such as status synthesis, dependency and risk tracking, and documentation, while keeping engineering data secure. QUALIFICATIONS: Must Haves Demonstrated experience owning schedule, release, and integration milestones for embedded controls software deployed in vehicle ECUs. BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Background in automotive, energy, or similar technical industry. Experience with OTA and software release processes for production vehicles Series-production and launch experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project life cycle. Desired Knowledge of power electronics and controls tooling. Knowledge and understanding of implementing Functional Safety requirements. Experience using AI tools to streamline program management workflows (reporting, risk tracking, documentation. Experience with Agile, SCRUM, or similar software development life cycle process Experience with Gitlab,Jira, Confluence, and Flow. 8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management.