What you'd actually do

Design and implement robust Android applications using Kotlin specifically tailored for the Rivian CID environment.

Build efficient pipelines to consume, parse, and visualize high-frequency vehicle data from the Vehicle Network (CAN, Ethernet) via the Android VHAL (Vehicle Hardware Abstraction Layer).

Work closely with the Autonomy and Infotainment teams to define new communication pathways required for deep vehicle data access.

Use Android Profiler, systrace, and perfetto to identify bottlenecks in the app's rendering and data processing layers.

Drive best practices for Android development within the team, owning the functionality and quality of the data recording application.

Skills

Required

Kotlin
Coroutines
Android SDK
Android Internals (Services, Content Providers, IPC/Binder)
Modern UI development
Binary data formats (Protobuf, FlatBuffers)
Networking protocols (TCP/UDP, MQTT)
adb shell scripting
Python

Nice to have

Automotive Experience
Vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet)
Android Automotive OS stack
Car Service and VHAL
Android NDK/C++
Android Graphics (Canvas, OpenGL ES, or Vulkan)

What the JD emphasized

Expert-level knowledge of Kotlin, Coroutines, and the Android SDK.

Deep understanding of Android Internals (Services, Content Providers, IPC/Binder).

Experience dealing with binary data formats (Protobuf, FlatBuffers) and an understanding of networking protocols (TCP/UDP, MQTT).

A track record of building "crash-proof" applications that handle edge cases and long-running sessions.

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 We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Android Applications to lead the development of mission-critical diagnostic and data collection applications for the Rivian Central Information Display (CID). In this role, you will bridge the gap between high-level Android application development and low-level vehicle systems. You will build the tools that our engineers use to manage data logging, note collection, visualize vehicle health, system integrity, and real-time diagnostic streams directly from the navigator's seat. In this role you will create a performant, stable, and highly responsive Android application that interacts with Android Automotive OS (AAOS) and the autonomous driving compute platform. You are building an easy-to-use interface to facilitate data collection that will expand into a window into the vehicle's brain, facilitating common data collection workflows and enabling new use cases for autonomy engineers and test drivers. Responsibilities AAOS Application Development: Design and implement robust Android applications using Kotlin specifically tailored for the Rivian CID environment. Data Visualization: Build efficient pipelines to consume, parse, and visualize high-frequency vehicle data from the Vehicle Network (CAN, Ethernet) via the Android VHAL (Vehicle Hardware Abstraction Layer). System Integration: Work closely with the Autonomy and Infotainment teams to define new communication pathways required for deep vehicle data access. Performance Optimization: Use Android Profiler, systrace, and perfetto to identify bottlenecks in the app's rendering and data processing layers. Mentorship & Quality: Drive best practices for Android development within the team, owning the functionality and quality of the data recording application. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience. Experience: 5+ years of professional Android development experience. Android Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of Kotlin, Coroutines, and the Android SDK. Deep understanding of Android Internals (Services, Content Providers, IPC/Binder). Modern UI: Proficiency in building reactive, high-performance user interfaces. Systems Programming: Experience dealing with binary data formats (Protobuf, FlatBuffers) and an understanding of networking protocols (TCP/UDP, MQTT). Reliability: A track record of building "crash-proof" applications that handle edge cases and long-running sessions. Tooling: Experience with adb shell scripting and Python. Bonus Qualifications Automotive Experience: Prior experience with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet). AAOS Knowledge: Familiarity with the Android Automotive OS stack, specifically how applications interact with the Car Service and VHAL. NDK/C++: Experience using the Android NDK for performance-critical data processing or interfacing with C++ libraries. Visualization: Experience with Android Graphics (Canvas, OpenGL ES, or Vulkan) for real-time rendering. Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is $162,800-203,500 for San Francisco Bay Area based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com. Equal Opportunity Rivian 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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