Senior Android Engineer - In-Car UX & Infotainment

Waymo LLC; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 204,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Waymo LLC is seeking a senior Android engineer to advance the in-car experience. You will develop reliable Android components, design features that communicate the vehicle's intentions, and collaborate with UX/UI, product, and vehicle software teams to deliver innovative in-car experiences.

You will lead design discussions, mentor engineers, and help ensure robust, safety-critical software across in-car displays, audio, and climate controls. This hybrid role reports to an Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Android application development, including testing, maintaining, and launching features.
• Proven ability to design and implement significant features or components independently.
• Proficiency in Kotlin or Java, and a strong understanding of Android internals.
• Experience leading technical designs and mentoring other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Create reliable Android components and flows using modern technologies like Jetpack Compose.
• Build features within the in-car interface that inspire trust and clearly communicate the vehicle's intentions.
• Work closely with UX/UI designers, Product Managers, and Vehicle Software Engineers to launch innovative in-car experiences.
• Design and maintain software controlling in-car systems such as displays, audio, and climate controls.
• Manage the full software development lifecycle, focusing on quality and robustness for safety-sensitive systems.

Skills

5+ years software

3+ years Android

Kotlin or Java

Design mentoring

Independent feature design

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

Android platform (AOSP)

Jetpack Compose

Embedded systems

Android UI testing

Job description

Waymo LLC is seeking a senior Android engineer to advance the in-car experience. You will develop reliable Android components, design features that communicate the vehicle's intentions, and collaborate with UX/UI, product, and vehicle software teams to deliver innovative in-car experiences.

You will lead design discussions, mentor engineers, and help ensure robust, safety-critical software across in-car displays, audio, and climate controls. This hybrid role reports to an Engineering Manager.