Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Manager - Data & Machine Learning, OTA
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
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We are a joint venture addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through software and hardware innovations, including OTA updates, cloud, connectivity, and data platforms.
Role Summary The Over-the-Air (OTA) Update team enables delivery of new software to the engineering, manufacturing, and customer fleets. We are looking for an experienced and technically adept Engineering Manager to lead a team of data, analytics, and machine learning engineers focused on OTA log and application data. In this role, you will guide the development of robust, scalable streaming and analytics pipelines, ensure data security and compliance, and foster a culture of technical excellence. This manager will shape our data infrastructure and support machine learning initiatives.
Responsibilities
Technical Strategy & Roadmapping: Define and execute the technical roadmap for the OTA team’s data efforts, in alignment with Rivian Volkswagen Technologies data platform standards.
Project Management: Oversee and provide technical guidance on complex data projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to architectural standards.
Architectural Oversight: Provide architectural guidance and ensure the design and implementation of highly efficient and reliable data products.
Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of data professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Provide regular feedback, conduct performance reviews, and support career development.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Ensure the adoption and consistent use of IaC principles with Terraform for managing data pipeline and event-based infrastructure.
MLOps Integration: Drive the integration of MLOps best practices within the data team, ensuring seamless deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of machine learning models.
Data Security & Compliance: Partner with security teams to design and implement robust permissions schemes and structures, ensuring data security and compliance with Rivian Volkswagen Technologies standards.
Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with data platform, vehicle software, operations, and application teams to understand data requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
Performance & Optimization: Guide the team in proactively identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in data pipelines and infrastructure.
Qualifications
7+ years of experience producing and maintaining data products
2+ years of experience in an engineering management role, leading data or ML-focused teams
Strong proficiency in Python and extensive experience with PySpark or Scala for large-scale data processing
Hands-on experience developing and maintaining streaming services, particularly with Kinesis
Hands-on experience working with DBT and Databricks
Deep understanding of AWS services related to data and infrastructure (e.g., S3, Lambda, Glue, Redshift)
Expertise in Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC)
Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases
Familiarity with data integration tools like Fivetran
Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Solid understanding of data governance principles
Proven ability to lead highly technical projects and provide effective technical guidance
Nice To Have
Experience with Java or Go
Experience working with firmware updates or IoT data
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto Based Applicants : $167,400 - $209,300 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Irvine Based Applicants : $154,000 - $192,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Vancouver Based Applicants:
123,200 CAD - 154,800 CAD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Equal Opportunity Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and VW Group Technologies may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data when you apply for employment and participate in our recruitment processes. This data may be used for tracking interactions, improving our application process, establishing an employment relationship, complying with legal obligations, recordkeeping, ensuring security, and more as described in our Candidate Data Privacy Notice.
Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Information Technology Industries Software Development
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Manager - Data & Machine Learning, OTA
role at
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies .
We are a joint venture addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through software and hardware innovations, including OTA updates, cloud, connectivity, and data platforms.
Role Summary The Over-the-Air (OTA) Update team enables delivery of new software to the engineering, manufacturing, and customer fleets. We are looking for an experienced and technically adept Engineering Manager to lead a team of data, analytics, and machine learning engineers focused on OTA log and application data. In this role, you will guide the development of robust, scalable streaming and analytics pipelines, ensure data security and compliance, and foster a culture of technical excellence. This manager will shape our data infrastructure and support machine learning initiatives.
Responsibilities
Technical Strategy & Roadmapping: Define and execute the technical roadmap for the OTA team’s data efforts, in alignment with Rivian Volkswagen Technologies data platform standards.
Project Management: Oversee and provide technical guidance on complex data projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to architectural standards.
Architectural Oversight: Provide architectural guidance and ensure the design and implementation of highly efficient and reliable data products.
Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of data professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Provide regular feedback, conduct performance reviews, and support career development.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Ensure the adoption and consistent use of IaC principles with Terraform for managing data pipeline and event-based infrastructure.
MLOps Integration: Drive the integration of MLOps best practices within the data team, ensuring seamless deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of machine learning models.
Data Security & Compliance: Partner with security teams to design and implement robust permissions schemes and structures, ensuring data security and compliance with Rivian Volkswagen Technologies standards.
Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with data platform, vehicle software, operations, and application teams to understand data requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
Performance & Optimization: Guide the team in proactively identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in data pipelines and infrastructure.
Qualifications
7+ years of experience producing and maintaining data products
2+ years of experience in an engineering management role, leading data or ML-focused teams
Strong proficiency in Python and extensive experience with PySpark or Scala for large-scale data processing
Hands-on experience developing and maintaining streaming services, particularly with Kinesis
Hands-on experience working with DBT and Databricks
Deep understanding of AWS services related to data and infrastructure (e.g., S3, Lambda, Glue, Redshift)
Expertise in Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC)
Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases
Familiarity with data integration tools like Fivetran
Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Solid understanding of data governance principles
Proven ability to lead highly technical projects and provide effective technical guidance
Nice To Have
Experience with Java or Go
Experience working with firmware updates or IoT data
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto Based Applicants : $167,400 - $209,300 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Irvine Based Applicants : $154,000 - $192,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Vancouver Based Applicants:
123,200 CAD - 154,800 CAD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Equal Opportunity Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and VW Group Technologies may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data when you apply for employment and participate in our recruitment processes. This data may be used for tracking interactions, improving our application process, establishing an employment relationship, complying with legal obligations, recordkeeping, ensuring security, and more as described in our Candidate Data Privacy Notice.
Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Information Technology Industries Software Development
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