Staff Software Engineer, Infotainment Platform (AOSP)

About Rivian:
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. 

 

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. 

Role Summary:
The Infotainment team is at the core, reimagining what mobility can be. They are responsible for building the ecosystem that delivers a beautiful and intuitive in-vehicle experience to Rivian drivers and passengers.

Responsibilities:
Develop and customize Linux/Android services and embedded Android applications for compatibility across various Android versions and hardware.

Design and enhance Android systems at the AOSP framework layer to improve performance, stability, and user experience.

Implement and uphold best practices in embedded AOSP development, HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) customization, Android middleware, and the Linux kernel to ensure robust security and functionality.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to system crashes, HAL, and Android middleware (drivers, libraries, and frameworks).

Optimize and manage Android Over-the-Air (OTA) update systems to ensure smooth operation across multiple devices.

Optimize AOSP components for various needs, including execution speed, RAM utilization, and code size.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, infrastructure, and application teams, to maintain and enhance the vehicle software stack.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

Demonstrated 8+ years of experience in developing embedded system software, from requirements gathering to implementation and maintenance.

Proficiency in modern C, C++, and/or Java/Kotlin programming.

Experience with scripting languages such as Bash and Python.

Experience with POSIX-based embedded systems; preferred experience in Linux, QNX, and/or Android.

Experience with SELinux to create, modify, and maintain Linux services for secure system operations.

Be a self-starter who can navigate ambiguity, gather requirements, and translate them into actionable engineering plans.

Preferred experience in infotainment systems or AOSP-based systems.

Preferred experience with Linux kernel driver development.

 

Nice to Have:

Deep knowledge of one or more technical areas, such as displays, cameras, graphics, power management, audio, and Bluetooth.

Experience with low-level interfaces typical of embedded systems, such as I2C, SPI, GPIO, UART, USB, PCIe, SDIO, UFS, and MDIO.

Experience in security auditing and/or applying upstream security patches.

Pay Disclosure:
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: 186,000 USD - 232,000 USD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

 

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. 

Company Statements:
Equal OpportunityRivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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.

 

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Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.  

 

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