Sr. Software Engineer, Android Applications, Autonomy
Rivian · Palo Alto, CA · Autonomous Driving
About this role
Rivian is hiring a senior-level Mobile Engineer in the software engineering function based in Palo Alto, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Kotlin, Bash, Networking and roughly 5+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $162,800–$203,500 per year.
- Role
- Mobile Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Department
- Autonomous Driving
- Posted
- Feb 9, 2026
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Job description
from Rivian careersAbout 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…