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 and create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, and more sustainable for everyone. Role Summary Join our Infotainment team as an 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 in‑vehicle experience to our customers. In this role you will contribute to the core Android OS for our next‑gen vehicles, focusing on foundational components, OS tuning and customization, and system security. Responsibilities Contribute to the development, maintenance, and customization of core Android OS components, including frameworks and services within the Android Automotive OS. Assist in the software design and code reviews. Implement and optimize the Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs) for controlling vehicle‑specific hardware. Optimize and tune Android system performance, boot time, memory, and stability. Integrate new features, debug complex system‑level issues, and ensure robust inter‑ECU communication. Write and review foundational, performance‑critical code across core OS components. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent practical experience. Experience in Android app‑level development and understanding of core Android concepts. Expertise in C (or C++) and Java (or Kotlin) programming. Understanding of the core Linux concepts. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in developing on‑vehicle technology. Experience in Android platform development. Preferred experience developing Linux drivers or extending the Linux kernel. Experience with performance profiling. Total Rewards Total compensation packages for full‑time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity. In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage. 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. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes. This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your candidate personal data for the purposes of tracking interactions with our recruiting system, carrying out, analyzing and improving our hiring process, establishing an employment relationship, complying with legal and regulatory obligations, record keeping, ensuring network and information security, and other lawful purposes. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share candidate personal data with internal personnel and affiliates or third‑party service providers as described in their privacy notice. Contact External candidates can apply for this role through the RV Tech Careers site. If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board. #J-18808-Ljbffr