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. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies Canada is proud to be a Great Place To Work® Certified company — 92% of employees at RV Tech Canada say it is a great place to work, compared to 60% at a typical company.
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 have the opportunity of contributing to the core Android OS for our next-gen 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.
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.
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.
Full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.
In addition to base salary, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies offers benefits tailored to the local market. For more information on the benefits available for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.
External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers).
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 [email protected].
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Please note this job posting represents an open, active vacancy. Additionally, we are not currently accepting applications from third party application services.
Compensation Range: CA$86K - CA$114K
