Sr. Android Developer

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 platform you’ll build is the most used application across the entire Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies ecosystem. It is a sophisticated, large‑scale, Android‑based system that sits at the nexus of several critical initiatives—from intelligent energy management to integrated digital assistants. Your mission is to architect and develop best‑in‑class, consumer‑facing software that directly accelerates the world’s transition to electric vehicles.

• You will be a key contributor, leveraging your deep Android expertise to deliver robust, high‑performance software:
  • Design and architect scalable, high‑performance applications on the Embedded Android OS and contribute to the overall Android application stack.
  • Collaborate closely with product and UI/UX teams to define, influence, and deliver compelling application features.
  • Identify, debug, and resolve complex application bottlenecks, focusing on Kotlin, Java, and C++ performance optimizations in a multi‑threaded environment.
  • Triage, debug, and fix deep‑seeded issues across the application lifecycle, from development through final release.
  • Drive quality through rigorous code reviews, continuous integration/development (CI/CD), and robust test‑code implementation, including functional correctness and edge cases.
  • Lead the design and implementation of subsequent application updates and releases, ensuring seamless Over‑The‑Air (OTA) delivery.
  • Grow your skills with continual learning, workshops, conferences, and talks.

• Expertise with Android UI frameworks and architectural patterns.
• Expert‑level Android application developer with 5+ years of experience building and shipping complex, production‑quality applications.
• Exceptional proficiency in Kotlin.
• Concurrency experience, particularly with Kotlin Coroutines and Flows and multi‑threaded programming.
• Proficient in code versioning and CI tools (Git, Jenkins, Git Lab).

• Ability to autonomously manage a substantial workload with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaboratively work with and influence cross‑functional, globally distributed teams.
• Top‑notch teamwork and communication skills.

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, and medical, vision and dental coverage.

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.

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External candidates can apply for this role through the RV Tech Careers site ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board.

$147K – $183K