Staff Android OS Engineer - Infotainment

The role

You will contribute to the core Android OS for next-gen Rivian and Volkswagen Group vehicles. This role focuses on foundational components, OS tuning, customization, and system security.

What you will do

• Own development, maintenance, and customization of core Android OS components including frameworks and services.
• Own the entire software development lifecycle from requirements analysis to quality assurance.
• Lead software design and code reviews.
• Implement and optimize Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs).
• Optimize and tune Android system performance, boot time, memory, and stability.
• Integrate new features and debug complex system-level issues.
• Write and review foundational, performance-critical code.
• Drive implementation of critical system features like interprocess communication and security sandboxing.
• Collaborate with hardware, infrastructure, and application teams.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience in Android platform development.
• Deep expertise in C (or C++) and Java (or Kotlin) programming.
• Strong understanding of AOSP, Android frameworks, services, and HALs.
• Expertise in debugging embedded Android devices.
• Experience with embedded Linux environments and understanding of core Linux concepts.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in developing on-vehicle technology.
• Deep experience in one or more Android OS domains - displays, cameras, graphics, power management, audio, media, app lifecycle, etc
• Experience developing Linux drivers or extending the Linux kernel.
• Familiarity with Qualcomm Snapdragon Automotive, TrustZone (TEE), IPC mechanisms, kernel-level development, or automotive communication protocols.
• Experience with performance profiling.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual company performance bonus program
• Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Health coverage
• Retirement savings
• Time off
• Family planning programs

About the company

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders addressing electric vehicle challenges through technology. They are a Great Place To Work® Certified company.