Sr. Software Engineer - Infotainment Software (Apple CarPlay)

The role

This person will develop in-vehicle applications with a focus on Apple CarPlay integration. They will create application infrastructure, collaborate with UX/UI teams, and test experiences in labs and prototype vehicles.

What you will do

• Develop best-in-class in applications for in vehicle user experience, with a focus on Apple CarPlay integration
• Create reliable and performant application infrastructure for smart phone integration features
• Collaborate with the UX/UI Team and Studio Team to realize beautiful, cutting-edge UI
• Test the in-vehicle experience in the lab and in 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

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience with software development life cycle experience, from requirements gathering through to implementation and maintenance
• 5+ years of experience with Java/Kotlin
• 3-5 years of experience with modern object-oriented languages: C++
• Proficiency in using Android and Android Jetpack APIs, including knowledge of Android NDK and JNI
• Knowledge of Android design principles and application interface guidelines
• Knowledge of Android’s performance and testing framework
• Familiarity with embedded Android framework services
• Excellent coding and proofreading skills
• Proficient in code versioning tools including Git, Gitlab and others
• Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to collaboratively work with and influence cross-functional teams

Nice to have

• Experience with the Apple CarPlay Communication plugin, iAP2 interface, EAP (external accessory protocol)
• Experience with Apple CarPlay spatial audio, specifically APAC (Apple Positional Audio Codec)
• Experience with Apple CarPlay certification

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. They address the challenges of electric vehicles through technology for software-defined vehicles.