staff software engineering Technical Program Manager ic · Posted May 19, 2026
$154,000 – $192,500
USD per year

About this role

Rivian is hiring a staff-level Technical Program Manager in the software engineering function based in Irvine, CA. The posting calls out experience with Jira, Security, Cloud Computing, Confluence. Compensation is listed at $154,000–$192,500 per year.

Role
Technical Program Manager
Function
software engineering
Level
staff
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Irvine, CA
Department
Quality
Posted
May 19, 2026

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Job description

from Rivian careers

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary Vehicle Validation at Rivian ensures every product delivers exceptional function, quality, reliability, and real-world performance. We perform verification and validation against data-driven requirements that reflect how our customers use our vehicles, connecting DFMEAs, requirements, and validation plans into a cohesive, decision-oriented process. As a Staff Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Validation, you will lead the vehicle-level validation roadmap across programs from concept through launch and beyond. You will provide the program management spine that aligns vehicle-level DVPs, validation assets and build plans, cross-functional timing, risk, and readiness, while raising the bar on how Rivian plans, governs, and improves validation across the function. Responsibilities Own and continuously improve the integrated vehicle validation roadmap from concept…

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