Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 2 weeks ago
Technical Lead Manager, BSP Integration
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$237K/yr - $296K/yr
5+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders focused on the future of automotive technology. The Technical Lead Manager will oversee a team responsible for the integration of vendor software releases for an infotainment and connectivity platform, ensuring stability and performance from the kernel to the application layer.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Lead and Mentor: Manage, guide, and mentor a team of 4-5 software integration engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and a shared ownership of quality
Release Management: Plan and execute the integration of new software releases from our vendors, ranging from small patches to large, multi-project code drops
Technical Deep Dive: Drive the root cause analysis and resolution of complex, low-level issues, due to release integration including but not limited to:
System boot-up failures and regressions
Performance issues across the entire software stack
Code conflicts and integration challenges across various projects
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary technical point of contact for internal /external stakeholders, including:
QA Team: Collaborate closely to define validation plans and triage reported bugs to ensure a robust and stable build
Domain Teams: Work with Audio, Camera, Display, Touch and many other teams to resolve integration issues and ensure their components function correctly in the newly integrated releases
External Customers: Support internal and external customers with technical inquiries related to integrated releases
Vendor Team: Collaborate closely with vendor to triage and fix reported bugs to ensure a robust and stable build
Tooling and Automation: Lead the development and maintenance of tools and automated scripts to streamline the integration pipeline, enabling the team to rapidly ingest, test, and validate new vendor drops
Process Improvement: Define and implement best practices for software integration, version control, build processes, and issue tracking to improve team efficiency and reduce technical debt
Technical Advocacy: Stay current with developments in Linux, Android, and Qualcomm technologies, and advocate for new tools and techniques that will improve the team’s capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in software development or integration, with a focus on embedded Linux and Android systems
2+ years of experience in a lead or senior technical role, managing and mentoring a team of engineers
Deep expertise in Linux and Android OS internals, including the kernel, HALs (Hardware Abstraction Layers), and system services
Exceptional debugging and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis on complex system-level issues
Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, along with scripting languages like Python or Bash
Experience with source code management (SCM) systems, particularly Git, and a strong understanding of branching and merging strategies
Familiarity with build systems such as the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) or Yocto
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners
A meticulous and highly detail-oriented approach to technical work
Preferred
Exposure to Qualcomm SOCs and their specific development tools
Familiarity with the automotive industry
Experience with Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines
Benefits
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.
Company
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kranti Garatkar
Staff Technical Program Manager
Recent News
2025-11-14
Company data provided by crunchbase