Sr. Mobile Applications Software Engineer

About Us

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.

Role Summary

The Smart Diagnostics team at Rivian supports developing and deploying Rivian’s Smart Diagnostics AI system that drives in-vehicle and remote diagnostics using Generative AI. Internal teams and Rivian vehicle owners alike use our systems.

We operate highly scalable infrastructure for serving and orchestrating LLMs, Vector Stores, and agents. This role will be focused on delivering quality software and backend services, enhancing the utility of GenAI frameworks, and exploring the bleeding edge of this new technology. In this role you will report to the Sr. Manager of Smart Diagnostics team and will be located at either Palo Alto or Irvine, California office.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust Android applications according to project specifications
• Developing architecture and code for in-vehicle infotainment app and customer mobile app
• Translating wireframes and designs into clean, efficient code
• Work with stakeholders to build persona specific diagnostic features and experiences
• Cross-functional validation of complex changes
• Collaborating with the product and UX design teams to define app features
• Work with cutting-edge LLM and AI/ML systems
• Ensuring quality and performance of applications while identifying potential problems and resolving application bottlenecks, often together with or as part of the backend team
• Evolve our API endpoints in the backend to support new features in the app
• Debugging, isolating defects, and fixing bugs before final release
• Continuous improvement of your skills with workshops, conferences, and talks
• Coaching and mentoring new team members
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Android / Kotlin (preferred) or iOS / Swift environments
• A deep understanding of managing data state management, real-time commands and role based security
• Strong design skills to build intuitive and performant applications
• Familiarity with Android Activity/Fragment lifecycle and Services
• Proficient in code versioning tools, including Git, Bitbucket, and others
• Familiarity with audio and camera inputs, APIs, cloud messaging
• Experience with continuous integration and validation
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaboratively work with and influence cross-functionally
  
  

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $146,900.00 - $183,600.00 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Irvine, California Based Applicants: $135,100.00 - $168,900.00 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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.

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 [email protected].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, 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.