Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is looking to architect and develop best-in-class, consumer-facing software that directly accelerates the world's transition to electric vehicles by engineering exceptional experiences that will significantly reduce "range anxiety" for millions of customers globally, making sustainable transportation viable and exciting. This role will be pioneering first-of-its-kind, high-volume experiences and setting the Android architecture foundation for our most strategic product.
Requirements
- Proven Android app developer with 5+ years of experience building and shipping production-quality applications.
- Expert proficiency in Kotlin, Java, and C++, with a clear understanding of when and how to leverage each language.
- Deep proficiency in using Android and Android Jetpack APIs, including expert knowledge of Android NDK and JNI for optimal performance.
- Solid knowledge of Android design principles, application interface guidelines, and the full scope of Android’s performance and testing frameworks.
- Familiarity with Embedded Android Framework Services (AOSP) and system-level integration.
- Proficient in code versioning tools including Git and CI tools like Jenkins.
Responsibilities
- Design and architect scalable, high-performance applications on the Embedded Android OS and contribute to the overall Android application stack.
- Identify, debug, and resolve complex application bottlenecks, focusing on Kotlin, Java, and C++ performance optimizations in a multi-threaded environment.
- Triage, debug, and fix deep-seated issues across the application lifecycle, from development through final release.
- Drive quality through rigorous code reviews, continuous integration/development (CI/CD), and robust test-code implementation, including functional correctness and edge cases.
- Lead the design and implementation of subsequent application updates and releases, ensuring seamless Over-The-Air (OTA) delivery.
- Collaborate closely with product and UI/UX teams to define, influence, and deliver compelling application features.
Other
- Ability to autonomously manage a substantial workload with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to collaboratively work with and influence cross-functional, globally distributed teams.
- Top-notch teamwork and communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering (MS preferred) or equivalent experience.
