Autonomy Systems Validation TPM - Lead AI-Driven Testing

Rivian; Palo Alto (CA); In loco; USD 167.000 - 209.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Rivian is seeking a Technical Program Manager for its Autonomy Systems Validation team in Palo Alto. You will own the plan aligning on-road and closed-course testing with virtual validation and determine when end-to-end autonomy software is ready for release.

You will partner with autonomy software, functional safety, operations, homologation, and leadership to build an integrated test plan, incorporating AI/ML model development and platform integration, tracking release criteria and KPI?s, and

Competenze

• 7+ years delivering complex multi-team software programs in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with ML, robotics stacks, metrics-driven analysis and validating end-to-end autonomy.
• Strong project management: planning, prioritizing, managing risk and dependencies.
• Collaborative leader with ability to explain complex ideas simply and secure buy-in from senior stakeholders.
• Strategic and systems thinking; thrive in ambiguity and drive momentum.
• BA/BS in Engineering, Robotics, CS, Data Science or equivalent.

Mansioni

• Drive project delivery with a strong technical understanding and roadmaps.
• Boost efficiency by establishing metrics, identifying gaps and bottlenecks, improving tooling.
• Enable cross-functional collaboration and faster decisions across teams.
• Manage risk and ambiguity, develop mitigation plans and data-driven escalation.
• Keep stakeholders aligned with integrated plans and leadership visibility.
• Champion continuous improvement through retros and process changes.

Conoscenze

Delivery leadership

ML/robotics familiarity

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Formazione

Engineering/CS/Data Science degree

Strumenti

ML frameworks

Simulation platforms

Descrizione del lavoro

Rivian is seeking a Technical Program Manager for its Autonomy Systems Validation team in Palo Alto. You will own the plan aligning on-road and closed-course testing with virtual validation and determine when end-to-end autonomy software is ready for release.

You will partner with autonomy software, functional safety, operations, homologation, and leadership to build an integrated test plan, incorporating AI/ML model development and platform integration, tracking release criteria and KPI?s, and