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 in‑vehicle experience to our customers. In this role you will have the opportunity to contribute to the core Android OS for the next‑gen Rivian and Volkswagen Group vehicles, focusing on foundational components, OS tuning and customization, and system security. Bring your expertise to a world‑class team building the next evolution of automotive technology and apply now. 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 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. Drive the implementation of critical system features such as interprocess communication, memory management, security sandboxing, networking, and power/performance. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including hardware, infrastructure, and application teams, to maintain and enhance the vehicle software stack. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s 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 on‑vehicle 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, kernel‑level development, or automotive communication protocols. 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. Compensation Range: CA$137K – CA$181K 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr