Sr. Staff Android Engineer Infotainment Software

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies Canada is proud to be a Great Place To Work® Certified company — 92% of employees at RV Tech Canada say it is a great place to work, compared to 60% at a typical company.

Role Summary

As we develop a fully integrated experience in our R1 and future vehicle lines, we need Software Engineers to help raise the bar for mission critical in-vehicle applications. Our diverse team shares an innate curiosity for the world, a willingness to see things differently, and a passion for getting things done. We never stand still in our pursuit of progress, and we’re looking for the best and brightest talent to accelerate our vision toward future mobility.

Responsibilities

• Develop best-in-class in applications for in vehicle user experience, with a focus on mission critical user interfaces
• Create progressive, intuitive, and reliable applications for the Rivian in-vehicle experience
• Collaborate with the UX/UI Team and Studio Team to realize beautiful, cutting-edge UI and seamless integration with 2D and 3D content
• Test the in-vehicle experience in the lab and in Rivian prototype vehicles
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues found during testing
• Help drive research into new technologies and interfaces
• Collaborate with other divisions in understanding and sharing technology roadmaps, portfolios, and intellectual property

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience with software development life cycle experience, from requirements gathering through to implementation and maintenance
• 7+ years of years of experience with any of the following: C++, Rust, Java or Kotlin
• Experience with Android application frameworks
• Experience with Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Functional Safety requirements, regulatory compliance, and best practices for automotive software development
• Experience with Qt, including Qt Safe Renderer, in an automotive environment
• Deep understanding of user-friendly, immersive, reactive user interface development

Total Rewards

We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.

In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees — including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs.

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.

Candidate Data Privacy

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