The role at Rivian focuses on managing the software homologation lifecycle for features with significant regulatory impact. The team is dedicated to ensuring compliance from initial certification through post-launch updates across global markets. This position requires collaboration with various teams to interpret and implement regulatory controls while maintaining a strong focus on risk assessments and mitigation plans. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the outdoors and a commitment to protecting it for future generations.

• 10+ years of experience in the automotive industry with a software or calibration background.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Computer Engineering, or a related Engineering field.
• Demonstrated reliability and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep curiosity to understand the product and how the regulations may be applied.
• Experience with formal requirement management tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across the Rivian organization as well as with external suppliers and vendors.

• Own and maintain the end-to-end view of homologation requirements with large software dependencies.
• Track software-dependent functions and feature requirements through maturity gates.
• Define and drive the software homologation roadmap across vehicle programs.
• Partner with Homologation, Cybersecurity, and Software teams to implement regulatory controls.
• Plan, execute, and oversee regression testing using HIL and SIL environments post-certification.
• Plan and conduct vehicle-level tests and analyze results to confirm compliance with global regulatory requirements.
• Audit, maintain, and continuously improve test strategies and coverage for software-relevant regulatory requirements.
• Manage documentation of test assets, software and calibration build levels.
• Lead cross-functional reviews of software change requests to assess homologation impact.
• Monitor the status of global regulations and research new market entry testing requirements.
• Work with Vehicle Engineering and Integration teams to ensure correlation of test results to expected behavior.
• Develop and own best practices, templates, and processes for software homologation solutions.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for software-related homologation questions.

• Employees at Rivian are often offered comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, ESPP and potential RSU grants, performance bonuses, and generous time off including paid parental and sick leave. Perks can include 24/7 mental-health coaching and therapy, Hinge Health for Anthem enrollees, tuition assistance and professional development, plus on-site food and a wide range of employee discounts on items like computers, mobile phones, home loans, and pet care.