Android OS Engineer, Infotainment Platform

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.

Join our Infotainment team as an Android Platform Engineer. The Infotainment team at Rivian & Volkswagen Group Technologies is dedicated to building an ecosystem that delivers a beautiful, intuitive, and seamless in-vehicle experience to our customers. In this role you will have the opportunity of contributing to the core Android OS for our next-gen vehicles, focusing on foundational components, OS customization, and system security.

If you re an Android expert who thrives on technical challenges in automotive, apply now!

• Develop, maintain, and customize core Android OS components, including frameworks and services within AOSP.
• Implement and optimize Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs) for vehicle hardware interaction.
• Optimize Android system performance, boot time, memory, and stability.
• Integrate features, debug complex system-level issues, and ensure robust inter-ECU communication.
• Work closely with the Product Security team to enhance system security by developing and maintaining SELinux policies, Android Verified Boot (AVB), secure boot, and developing secure apps in TEE.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, infrastructure, and application teams, to maintain and enhance the vehicle software stack.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle and uphold code quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated 3+ years of experience in Android platform development.
• Proficiency in C++ and Java (or Kotlin) programming.
• Strong understanding of AOSP, Android frameworks, services, and HALs.
• Solid knowledge of Android security.
• Expertise in debugging embedded Android devices.
• Experience with Git.
• Strong problem solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Automotive industry and/or embedded Linux experience.
• Familiarity with Qualcomm Snapdragon Automotive, Trust Zone (TEE), IPC mechanisms, kernel-level development, or automotive communication protocols.
• Experience with performance profiling.

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: 108,200 CAD - 135,300 CAD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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.

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.

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