Sr. Android Developer

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

The platform you’ll build is the most used application across the entire Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies ecosystem. It is a sophisticated, large‑scale, Android‑based system that sits at the nexus of several critical initiatives—from intelligent energy management to integrated digital assistants.

Your mission is to architect and develop best‑in‑class, consumer‑facing software that directly accelerates the world’s transition to electric vehicles. By engineering exceptional experiences, you will significantly reduce "range anxiety" for millions of customers globally, making sustainable transportation viable and exciting.

You won’t just be building an app; you’ll be developing a crucial piece of the Software‑Defined Vehicle (SDV) infrastructure that will scale across a multi‑billion‑dollar joint venture, directly shaping the future of global mobility. In this role, you will be pioneering first‑of‑its‑kind, high‑volume experiences and setting the Android architecture foundation for our most strategic product.

Responsibilities

You will be a key contributor, leveraging your deep Android expertise to deliver robust, high‑performance software :

• Design and architect scalable, high‑performance applications on the Embedded Android OS and contribute to the overall Android application stack.
• Collaborate closely with product and UI / UX teams to define, influence, and deliver compelling application features.
• 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‑seeded 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.
• Grow your skills with continual learning, workshops, conferences, and talks.

Qualifications

Core Android Expertise

Collaboration & Impact

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range / Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants : 147,000 USD - 183,000 USD (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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

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Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

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