About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Staff Network Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization's network infrastructure. Key responsibilities include defining network standards, configuring network devices, ensuring network security, and managing cloud connectivity. The role involves leading vendor selection, developing a network roadmap, and managing the network engineering budget. Strong technical skills in networking, security, and cloud connectivity are essential, along with experience in vendor management and budget oversight.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement network design standards, including routing, switching, load balancing, and network security.
• Actively configure and troubleshoot network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers, to ensure network performance, security, and reliability.
• Oversee network security, ensuring that security best practices are applied across all layers of the network infrastructure.
• Implement and manage firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and network segmentation strategies to secure the network.
• Design and implement proactive network monitoring strategies to ensure high network availability and performance.
• Manage and optimize cloud connectivity solutions (e.g., AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute) and network interconnections between on-premise and cloud infrastructures.
• Lead vendor selection, evaluation, and negotiation for network hardware and services, ensuring cost-effective and reliable solutions.
• Manage relationships with key network vendors, including ISPs, hardware suppliers, and managed service providers.
• Develop a strategic roadmap for network infrastructure that aligns with company objectives and anticipated business growth.
• Manage the network engineering budget, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and efficient use of resources.
  
  

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on network engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong expertise in networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, etc.).
• Proficient with networking hardware (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.) and software (e.g., SD-WAN, network monitoring tools).
• Hands-on experience with network automation tools and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible, NetFlow, etc.).
• Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL, MPLS, etc.) and firewall configuration.
  
  

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California-Based Applicants: 149,000 to 187,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.