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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2024

🚘 Automotive

🤝 B2B

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

Automotive • B2B • Artificial Intelligence

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between Rivian and Volkswagen focused on advancing software-defined vehicles. The company develops vehicle operating systems, zonal controllers, cloud and connectivity solutions, and in-vehicle intelligence (including AI and security) to enable more intelligent, sustainable and updatable electric vehicles. It partners with major automotive brands to deliver B2B vehicle software platforms and tools that accelerate the global transition to electric vehicles and standardize next-generation vehicle software architectures.

📋 Description

• Identify, vet, and secure strategic technology partnerships with major technology companies and disruptive startups across RVT’s core technical pillars • Position RVT as the premium platform partner of choice for emerging technology • Collaborate with product, software, and architecture teams to transition from individual OEM feature customization to a scalable model • Help manage a forward-thinking product catalog spanning operating systems, cloud, and infotainment domains • Lead the commercial development lifecycle for technology partners • Structure and negotiate commercial terms, master service agreements, and affiliate frameworks optimized for global volumes • Architect partnership frameworks that unify software and connectivity solutions across multiple vehicle platforms • Eliminate engineering redundancies and maximize efficiency • Partner with legal and product security teams on antitrust, intellectual property, and data privacy requirements • Conduct build, buy, or partner analyses and track automotive technology trends, SaaS models, and digital innovations

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, corporate development, or software/digital ecosystem building • Experience within a Tier-1 software ecosystem, cloud platform, or deep tech environment highly preferred • Deep familiarity with at least two core technology pillars: operating systems/SDV platforms, zonal/E/E architecture, cloud/connectivity, in-vehicle intelligence, or infotainment/ecosystem applications • Experience leading complex contract negotiations involving software licensing, SaaS delivery architectures, affiliate agreements, or multi-party commercial structures • Ability to translate APIs, SDKs, Android Automotive/AAOS, vehicle data protocols, and OTA update pipelines into business structures • Understanding of intellectual property rights and data privacy legal frameworks • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills • Results-driven, self-directed, pragmatic, highly collaborative, and comfortable with ambiguity and complexity • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field required • MBA or advanced degree preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual company performance bonus program for eligible full-time positions • 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