Staff Android OS Engineer, Infotainment

Rivian; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology firm based in Ontario, Canada, seeks a Staff Android OS Engineer to contribute to the development of the core Android OS for next-generation vehicles. The role involves optimizing performance, leading code reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a strong background in Android development, expertise in C and Java, and experience in embedded systems. Competitive compensation and equal opportunity employer commitment offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Android platform development required.
• Expertise in embedded systems and familiarity with hardware abstraction layers necessary.
• Strong understanding of AOSP and debugging skills for embedded devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core Android OS components for vehicles.
• Lead software design, code reviews, and ensure code quality.
• Optimize system performance and debug complex system-level issues.

Skills

C programming

Java or Kotlin programming

Android platform development

Debugging embedded Android devices

Embedded Linux environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields

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

Join our Infotainment team as a Staff Android OS Engineer. The Infotainment team at Rivian and 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 the next-gen Rivian and Volkswagen Group vehicles, focusing on foundational components, OS tuning and customization, and system security.

Bring your expertise to a world-class team building the next evolution of automotive technology and apply now.

Responsibilities

• Own the development, maintenance, and customization of core Android OS components, including frameworks and services within the Android Automotive OS.
• Own the entire software development lifecycle and uphold code through requirements analysis, effort scoping, architecture, design, development, code reviews, and quality assurance planning.
• Lead software design and code reviews while collaborating with other developers on technical issues, design choices, and decision making.
• Implement and optimize the Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs) for controlling vehicle-specific hardware.
• Optimize and tune Android system performance, boot time, memory, and stability.
• Integrate new features, debug complex system-level issues, and ensure robust inter-ECU communication.
• Write and review foundational, performance-critical code across core OS components.
• Drive the implementation of critical system features such as interprocess communication, memory management, security sandboxing, networking, and power/performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, infrastructure, and application teams, to maintain and enhance the vehicle software stack.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated 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 the core Linux concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in developing on-vehicle technology.
• Preferably have a deep experience in one or more Android OS domains - displays, cameras, graphics, power management, audio, media, app lifecycle, etc
• Preferred 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.

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].

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