Sr. Manager, Software Applications

About the role

The Enterprise Technology team at Rivian powers the digital backbone behind our Finance & Accounting operations. We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the teams that design and build the scalable, intelligent enterprise platforms that enable operational excellence across our Financial Planning, Accounting, Internal Controls and financial close ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of software engineers responsible for the design, development, and delivery of enterprise applications for Finance & Accounting operations.
• Establish a world-class software team by hiring, coaching, and developing top engineering talent.
• Champion and enforce strong software engineering principles and best practices, including architecture, testing, security, and performance.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and execution of multiple projects, ensuring scope and schedule are established and met.
• Collaborate with product managers, operations teams, data scientists, and other cross-functional engineering leaders to define technical roadmaps and deliver on business objectives.
• Drive a next-generation, AI-first mindset when designing workflows, automation, and decision-support systems.
• Own complex technical initiatives from concept through to production, ensuring systems are scalable, cloud-native, and highly reliable.
• Manage resource allocation for the department, including prioritization and staff deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a proven track record of shipping high-quality, scalable software.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership or management role, with a passion for mentoring and growing teams.
• Strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices, with proficiency in one or more modern languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, C#).
• Experience building enterprise-scale or mission-critical Finance Applications.
• Experience with cloud and container technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with event-driven architectures, streaming platforms, and data pipelines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.