Rivian · 3 weeks ago
Sr. Android Development Engineer
US-CA-Palo Alto
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expRivian is pushing the boundaries of what vehicle software can do, focusing on remote diagnostics and prognostics. They are seeking an experienced Android Software Engineer to lead the development of the Vehicle Health Monitor, responsible for architecting and building software features that monitor vehicle performance and inform customers about maintenance needs.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Design and develop high-performance background services and applications within the Android Automotive OS ecosystem
Architect solutions that are highly efficient, ensuring minimal impact on system performance, memory, and power consumption in a constrained android environment
Identify, debug, and resolve complex application bottlenecks, focusing on Kotlin, Java, and C++ performance optimizations in a multi-threaded environment
Implement data serialization formats like Protocol Buffers (Protobuf) for efficient and structured data transport
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product and UI/UX design teams to define, influence, and deliver compelling service features
Drive quality through rigorous code reviews, continuous integration/development (CI/CD), and robust test-code implementation, including functional correctness and edge cases
Define and scope Vehicle Health Monitor feature software needs for future Rivian programs
Grow your skills with continual learning, workshops and conferences
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar
3-5 years of professional experience building and shipping complex, production-quality Android applications
Proficiency in Kotlin, Java, and C++ with a strong understanding of Android OS internals
Experience with Kotlin Coroutines/Flows for streaming data, managing backpressure, and structured concurrency for complex asynchronous data handling
Understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization for resource-constrained embedded systems
Experience with inter-process/app messaging frameworks and Protobuf-based contracts
Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)
Experience with code versioning and CI tools (GitLab CI, Bazel) working in multi-repo structure and with Android submodules; ability to read/fix build failures and resolve rebase conflicts quickly
Ability to spearhead development with minimal supervision, deadline-driven mentality to keep progress moving along a production schedule
Ability to collaborate with and influence a multidisciplinary team that includes data scientists, software engineers, and mechanical engineers within the company as well as external partners
Preferred
Experience in Automotive or Consumer Electronics industry
Experience with Android UI frameworks and architectural patterns
Familiarity with React Native (JavaScript/TypeScript) for UI development
Experience working on vehicle communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, UDS)
Benefits
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
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$21.93BKey Investors
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2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
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