Sr. Software Engineer, Native Platform (C++ / AOSP)

Rivian; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electric vehicle technology is seeking a Sr Software Engineer specialized in C++ to develop core Android-based platform components. The role involves designing high-performance libraries, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring code quality in a safety-critical environment. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, effective from the first day of employment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 / 20) for systems-level programming.
• Experience developing native services on Linux-based systems.
• Familiarity with Android platform build systems like Soong or Bazel.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop mission-critical, high-performance native services in C++.
• Own the design and implementation of low-level components interfacing with vehicle hardware.
• Lead technical architecture discussions on systems design for native messaging framework.

Skills

C++

Memory Management

Concurrency

Performance Optimization

IPC

JNI

Education

BS in Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Android NDK

Git

CI/CD

Job description

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 We are engineering a truly software-defined vehicle and searching for an expert C++ developer to build the core of our Android-based platform. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing the high-performance native services and libraries that form the foundation of our vehicle's operating system. You will work closely with the middleware team and android team, creating performance-critical components in C++ and exposing feature to the application layer. If you are a systems-level programmer passionate about creating robust, efficient, and scalable native code, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities Architect and develop mission-critical, high-performance native services and libraries in modern C++ at the heart of our Android-based platform. Own the design and implementation of low-level components that interface directly with vehicle hardware and communication buses. Lead technical architecture discussions, driving decisions on concurrency, IPC, and systems design for our native messaging framework. Develop and maintain the JNI / IPC interfaces (using Kotlin / AIDL) that expose native functionality to the Android application framework. Collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software teams to ensure seamless and reliable integration from the metal up to the application layer. Champion C++ software quality and best practices, writing clean, maintainable, and rigorously tested code for a safety-critical environment. Mentor fellow developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence in native systems development. Qualifications BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 / 20) for systems-level programming, with a deep understanding of memory management, concurrency, and performance optimization. Proven experience developing native services and libraries on Linux-based systems, preferably within the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). Experience with the Android NDK and interfacing native C++ code with the Android framework (JNI). Familiarity with Android platform build systems like Soong or Bazel. Professional experience with Android service development in Kotlin. Expertise with Git for version control and experience with a major CI / CD platform (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins). What Will Help You Succeed Experience with Android Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) development. Deep knowledge of inter-process communication (IPC) mechanisms, especially Android Binder / AIDL. Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and safety-critical software development (e.g., ISO 26262). Familiarity with messaging systems such as MQTT, DDS, or NATS. Experience with cross-compiling for ARM64 architectures. Pay Disclosure Salary Range / Hourly Rate for British Columbia Based Applicants : 108,000 CAD - 135,000 CAD(actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Benefits Summary : 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. 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 [e-mail]. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and / or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). 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