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Join to apply for the Staff Android OS Engineer, Infotainment role at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotives next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, were addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for softwaredefined vehicles around the world. The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, well map a new way forward. Working together, well create a future thats 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 invehicle experience to our customers. In this role you will have the opportunity of contributing to the core Android OS for the nextgen Rivian and Volkswagen Group vehicles, focusing on foundational components, OS tuning and customization, and system security. 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 vehiclespecific hardware. Optimize and tune Android system performance, boot time, memory, and stability. Integrate new features, debug complex systemlevel issues, and ensure robust interECU communication. Write and review foundational, performancecritical 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 crossfunctional teams, including hardware, infrastructure, and application teams, to maintain and enhance the vehicle software stack. Qualifications Bachelors 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 onvehicle 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, kernellevel 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 [email protected]. 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