Manager, Enterprise Network Engineering

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

We are seeking a Manager for Enterprise Network Engineering to lead a high-performing team responsible for the design, configuration, and standardization of network infrastructure across our commercial, workplace, and remote environments. This role ensures operational excellence through the definition and ownership of key performance indicators and plays a critical part in scaling a secure, resilient enterprise network aligned with Rivian's business needs. As the Manager, you will be accountable for the overall design, architecture, engineering, and ongoing operations of the enterprise network, collaborating closely with internal and external teams to deliver network engineering outcomes across data centers, cloud connectivity, LAN / WAN, wireless, firewalls and IoT services. This strategic, hands-on leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the future of enterprise connectivity while developing strong engineering talent and driving operational maturity. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced, technically complex environments and are passionate about resilient network design, solving complex challenges, and fostering a collaborative, continuous improvement culture. This position will be located in either Palo Alto, CA or Irvine, CA and report to our Sr. Manager of Network Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of network engineers responsible for enterprise design standards, network configurations, deployment readiness and operational support across commercial and workplace sites
• Define and maintain network architecture and configuration standards across LAN, WAN, wireless, VPN, segmentation, remote access, DNS, load balancers and hybrid-cloud connectivity
• Drive enterprise network strategy by defining scalable design standards, evaluating emerging technologies, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure infrastructure decisions align with business growth, security requirements, long-term architectural, operational and compliance goals
• Oversee network configuration, validation, and site turn-ups by ensuring build readiness, testing, and successful go-live across new and existing environments
• Establish and maintain network engineering guidelines, documentation standards, and operational procedures for consistent delivery
• Drive network consistency, reusability, and automation to support rapid site build outs, expansion and workplace transformation
• Lead vendor evaluations, proof-of-concept testing, and adoption of new technologies that improve network performance, scalability, automation, and resilience
• Manage relationships with vendors, ISPs, and service providers to ensure service quality, timely hardware delivery, and adherence to SLAs
• Manage operational and capital budgets for networking equipment, licensing, and services
• Establish design governance processes and participate in change control and cross-functional architecture reviews
• Maintain visibility into network performance, risks, and incidents; communicate clearly with executive stakeholders through regular reporting and presentations
• Drive continuous improvement in network design, delivery quality, documentation, and operational efficiency
• Participate in incident response and root cause analysis and serve as an escalation point for escalated issues impacting network services
• Bring a hands-on approach when needed, including assisting with network configuration or physical infrastructure troubleshooting / implementation to remove blockers and ensure successful outcomes
• Promote a high-performing, inclusive engineering culture by developing career paths, mentoring, and building a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Mentor engineers on best practices, architecture decisions, and long-term infrastructure planning
• Conduct regular 1 : 1s to establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations aligned with both team and company objectives, participate in quarterly performance reviews, and support career development conversations to support professional growth and skill progression
• Identify skill gaps and support upskilling through training, mentoring, and cross-training to eliminate single points of failure
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that values accountability, mentorship, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range : USD - $149,700 - 187,100 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary : Rivian provides robust medical / Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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.

Rivian 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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

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