Hiring: Staff Autonomy Product Manager Company: Rivian Location: Palo Alto, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:28:30 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Agile About the job Experience: •3-4 years in engineering and 3-4 years in product management in these fields. •7+ years of Product Management experience in automated driving, driver assistance or robotics, or a mix of 3-4 years in engineering and 3-4 years in product management in these fields. Required Skills: •Develop and champion a clear product vision and strategy for new and existing automated driving and convenience features, aligning with company goals and market opportunities. •Effectively communicate product priorities and progress to all cross-functional stakeholders, including executive leadership, engineering, design and marketing. •Architect the foundational "Value Narrative" and Unique Selling Proposition (USP) for autonomous features, translating complex technical capabilities into clear, human-centric benefits that drive consumer desire and market differentiation. •Define complex scenarios, edge cases, user stories, and end-to-end journeys that ensure a safe, intuitive, and premium experience. •Partner cross-functionally with Systems engineering, and Cloud and Data teams to analyze vehicle telematics data. You transform raw data on customer utilization and feature behaviors into a roadmap for iterative feature performance and reliability. •Leverage deep competitive analysis and a strong understanding of global AD/ADAS regulations (US and EU) to identify upcoming trends and pain points, ensuring Rivian’s features are both compliant and market-leading. •Establish execution plans for the most complex, ambiguous "0-to-1" initiatives. You secure cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Design, and Project Management, serving as the SME to resolve blockers and make high-stakes trade-offs. •Define and track sophisticated KPIs that measure the "Real-World Value" of features. Qualifications: •Bachelor's or Master’s in a relevant field such as Engineering, Computer Science, or Business. MBA is a plus. •Demonstrated leadership in navigating extreme ambiguity to launch 0-to-1 automated driving features in nascent markets, while simultaneously driving the strategic scaling (1 to 1.x) of existing features. •Operational familiarity with global regulatory frameworks. •Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Proficiency in product/project management tools and agile methodologies. •In-depth knowledge of the automated driving stack. Compensation: •$206,500 - $258,100 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!