Manager - OTA Vehicle Engineering

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 RV Tech is redefining what a car can be by making continuous iteration and improvement core to the product. Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates are what make that model possible — allowing us to seamlessly and rapidly deliver the latest software to both engineering and customer vehicles. As a result, the OTA system sits on the critical path of RV Tech's entire development chain. As Manager of OTA Vehicle Engineering Berlin, you will lead and grow the Berlin chapter of RV Tech’s OTA team so that they may develop end to end features within the broader OTA ecosystem and support the Volkswagen Group directly in our joint effort to build a software defined vehicle. We are looking for a highly motivated leader who can operate credibly from the electrical layer to the business strategy layer, and who thrives in complex, ambiguous, high-stakes environments. Responsibilities Lead and grow the team from a technical and architectural perspective so that they can become an autonomous and self sustaining chapter within the larger OTA organization Own development and testing of OTA features assigned to the Berlin chapter Collaborate with the larger OTA engineering org across all sites (Palo Alto, Irvine, and Belgrade) to build effective work distribution processes to ensure the efficient operation as a satellite chapter Collaborate with Volkswagen Group partners Ability to spend at least 50% of their time contributing technically to the OTA system Qualifications Leadership Qualifications 5+ years in software development or integration, including 2+ years managing engineers. Track record of leading technical teams within a highly cross functional, international environment Proven ability to bring order to a complex product and stakeholder network — technically, operationally, and organizationally. Ability to reason across the full tech stack, from domain software to larger vehicle architecture architecture, and speak authoritatively at each level. Experience building software platforms for complex, distributed, electromechanical systems (aerospace, automotive, defense, or robotics). Experience with systems engineering and architectural development. Experience establishing software development processes, test automation, and operational KPIs. Technical Experience Required High-performance C++ and/or Rust applications for co-habitated POSIX sys