senior software engineering Mobile Engineer ic 5+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted Feb 9, 2026
$162,800 – $203,500
USD per year

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
AI Summary
Senior Android engineer developing diagnostic and data collection applications for Rivian's in-vehicle display system. Build high-performance Android apps using Kotlin that visualize vehicle data, integrate with automotive OS, and support autonomy testing. Requires 5+ years Android development, expert Kotlin/Coroutines knowledge, and systems programming experience.

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Job description

from Rivian careers

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…

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