Rivian · 18 hours ago
Staff Technical Program Manager, Autonomy (AI/ML)
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$167K/yr - $209K/yrRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. The Staff Technical Program Manager for Autonomy will lead cross-functional projects involving hardware, software, and machine learning to drive the development of their Autonomy product.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead programs consisting of cutting edge technology projects, particularly ones that intersect with hardware, software, and regulatory constraints
Exercise strong ownership over programs they lead, including diving into the technical details to drive smooth execution and briefing the VP of Autonomy & AI on progress and risks
Drive pragmatic decisions and tradeoffs to maximize probability of hitting critical timelines, considering factors unique to ML projects such as model iteration speed, data annotation pipelines, and compute resource allocation
Manage ambiguity by presenting options with a clear point of view for leadership, particularly concerning feature readiness, evaluation metrics, and performance trade-offs
Understand the role of TPM as an insider/outsider, someone who drives accountability through influence and soft power rather than hard power and authority
Mentor other TPMs on the team and help them grow their craft as TPMs, sharing expertise in managing ML-centric technical programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience, with a strong foundation in areas relevant to AI/ML
Experience in Technical Program Management on deep tech products or equivalent, specifically managing programs involving AI/ML components and data pipelines
Hands on experience with ML-based products including evaluation with metrics driven analysis
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate to external partner organizations to drive shared outcomes for Rivian, especially when collaborating on data sharing, model deployment, or platform integration related to AI/ML
Preferred
Experience with Autonomy systems, Robotaxis, and/or Robotics, particularly involving the integration and management of complex AI/ML models
ML development in resource-constrained environments, demonstrating an understanding of the practical challenges of deploying ML on automotive-grade hardware
You enjoy prototyping random side projects in your spare time, ideally related to AI/ML or robotics
Benefits
Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
Founded in 2009
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
Leadership Team
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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