Manager – OTA Vehicle Engineering

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

. Lead and grow the Berlin OTA team from a technical and architectural perspective .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeBerlin • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technical teams and developing software platforms for complex systems, with a strong focus on Over-the-Air updates and embedded software development. Proficient in establishing effective software development processes and collaborating across international teams.

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C++ Application DevelopmentRust Application DevelopmentEmbedded Software DevelopmentTest Automation in PythonSystems Engineering

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentIntegrationArchitectural DevelopmentTest AutomationOperational KPIsOver-the-Air UpdatesAutomotive Diagnostic ProtocolsAutomotive Communication ProtocolsComplex Distributed SystemsReal-Time Operating Systems

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingCross-Functional Communication

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveAerospaceDefenseRoboticsElectromechanical Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRustC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and grow the Berlin OTA team from a technical and architectural perspective
Develop the team into an autonomous and self-sustaining chapter within the larger OTA organization
Own development and testing of OTA features assigned to the Berlin chapter
Collaborate with OTA engineering teams across Palo Alto, Irvine, and Belgrade to establish effective work distribution processes
Collaborate with Volkswagen Group partners
Contribute technically to the OTA system for at least 50% of working time
Support Volkswagen Group directly in the joint effort to build a software-defined vehicle

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in software development or integration, including 2+ years managing engineers
Track record of leading technical teams within a highly cross-functional, international environment
Proven ability to bring order to a complex product and stakeholder network technically, operationally, and organizationally
Ability to reason across the full technology stack, from domain software to vehicle architecture
Experience building software platforms for complex, distributed electromechanical systems in aerospace, automotive, defense, or robotics
Experience with systems engineering and architectural development
Experience establishing software development processes, test automation, and operational KPIs
High-performance C++ and/or Rust applications for co-habitated POSIX systems
Embedded software in C and/or Rust for real-time operating systems
Experience developing test automation software in Python and Go
Preferred: experience developing software infrastructure for Over-the-Air Updates on deployed products
Preferred: experience with automotive diagnostic protocols UDS and SOVD
Preferred: experience with automotive communication protocols CAN, LIN, FlexRay, ETH-UDP, and ISO-TP over ETH-TCP
Ability to spend at least 50% of time contributing technically to the OTA system
Authorization to work in the country where the role is based and ability to address employer sponsorship requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Eligibility for annual company performance bonus program (full-time positions; discretionary and not guaranteed)
Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and applicable vesting requirements
Health coverage
Retirement savings
Time off
Family planning programs
Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees