Staff Android Software Engineer

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 The Navigation application is the most used application in infotainment. As part of the Mapping team you will help build a world class Android application that will ship to millions of customers around the world from Rivian to Porsche to VW and more. We’re looking for an experienced Android engineer to help us architect, build, profile and maintain an Android based framework that empowers the next generation of Navigation applications. No maps or automotive experience necessary, we’re looking for top Android developers first and foremost. Responsibilities You will be a technical leader, driving architectural decisions and delivering robust, high-performance software. Architect, design, and develop mission‑critical applications on Android Automotive OS, ensuring technical excellence and scalability across diverse vehicle platforms. Create modular and scalable Android software frameworks, design patterns, and libraries that can adapt to a variety of different product lines and global use cases within the joint venture. Collaborate with engineering, product, and UI/UX teams to define the technical requirements and long‑term vision for our core application features. Identify and resolve the most complex application and system‑level Android bottlenecks, focusing on performance optimizations spanning the OS stack. Chase bugs through the entire Android stack; from low‑level driver and hardware issues, across inter‑process communications (IPC), to network services, and into various shared components and libraries. Maintain and contribute to reliable and repeatable testing suites to manage performance and quality across releases. Drive quality through rigorous code reviews, continuous integration/development, and the implementation of robust test code, including edge cases. Mentor and influence other engineers, growing the technical capabilities and best practices of the entire organization. Qualifications Expert Technical Depth Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering (MS preferred). Expertise with Android UI frameworks and architectural patterns. Expert‑level Android application developer with 8+ years of experience building and shipping complex, production‑quality applications. Exceptional proficiency in Kotlin. Demonstrable expertise in using Android and Native Linux APIs, including the ability to perform systems‑level debugging and optimization. Advanced concurrency experience is mandatory, particularly with Kotlin Coroutines and Flows and multi‑threaded programming. Extensive experience profiling and optimizing Android UI performance and memory usage in resource‑constrained or embedded environments. Experience with Android Binders. Proficient in code versioning and CI tools (Git, Jenkins, GitLab). Leadership & Influence Ability to manage your workload with minimal supervision and autonomously lead large, ambiguous technical projects. Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to collaboratively work with, mentor, and influence cross‑functional, senior, and globally distributed teams. Top‑notch teamwork and communication skills. Total Rewards Total compensation packages for full‑time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity. In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Compensation $186K – $232.5K – Offers Equity – Offers Bonus The posted salary represents the lowest and highest ranges RV Tech reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position. Any posted salary range pertains only to the estimated starting pay for the role. 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