• Palo Alto, California
• Software Engineering
  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 Navigation application is the most used infotainment application in an electric vehicle, with a direct impact on customer range anxiety and overall EV experience. Our mission is to empower customers to confidently take any kind of adventure they wish with their EV by providing the best possible navigation experience bar none. Our navigation application sits at the nexus of multiple key initiatives from charger data to trip planning, and voice assistants.
  In this role you would be helping build first of its kind experiences and setting up Android based Navigation App to scale across multiple vehicle platforms for Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Rivian navigation applications on Android OS
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product and UI/UX design teams to define application features
• Identify potential problems and resolve application bottlenecks for performance optimizations
• Debug and fix application issues before final release
• Write test code to test for quality, robustness, and functional correctness, including edge cases
• Design and implement subsequent application updates and releases
• Grow your skills with continual learning, workshops, conferences, and talks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering (MS preferred)
• Proven Android app developer with 2+ years of experience
• Proficiency in Kotlin
• Proficiency in using Android and Android Jetpack APIs, including knowledge of Android NDK and JNI
• Knowledge of Android design principles and application interface guidelines
• Excellent coding and proofreading skills
• Familiarity with the best-in-class Software development practices
• Proficient in code versioning tools including Git, Bitbucket and others
• Experience with continuous integration tools, such as Jenkins
• Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to collaboratively work with cross-functional teams
• Top-notch teamwork and communication skills

Pay Disclosure
Salary Range for California Based Applicants: 116,300 USD - 145,400 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.

• Design and develop Rivian navigation applications on Android OS
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product and UI/UX design teams to define application features
• Identify potential problems and resolve application bottlenecks for performance optimizations
• Debug and fix application issues before final release
• Write test code to test for quality, robustness, and functional correctness, including edge cases
• Design and implement subsequent application updates and releases
• Grow your skills with continual learning, workshops, conferences, and talk