Staff Android Software Engineer

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: Rivian's Vancouver team is seeking an Android Mobile Application Developer to will develop mobile software applications and SDKs for Rivian products.  Rivian is establishing a strong foothold in the Vancouver technology scene and attracting talent aligned with Rivian's core values and motivated by our challenging vision of saving the planet by disrupting and revolutionizing the automobile industry. We are a cross functional team of all backgrounds that values diversity of culture, ideas, and talent and the most adventurous thing we have all done recently is leave our corporate roles and become part of Rivian Vancouver You are an innovator and a creative problem solver with demonstrated technical abilities proven by your consistent track record of delivering flagship products to market. You have an insatiable desire to solve challenging problems and with your next career move, you are looking to make a meaningful impact.  This is a unique opportunity to do just that and become part of a transportation revolution. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and develop Rivian mobile applications and its associated SDK for mobile devices on Android OS Develop sample and demo applications making use of our technology Collaborating with the and product and the design team to define app features. Ensuring quality and performance of application to specifications. Identifying potential problems and resolving application bottlenecks. Fixing application bugs before final release. Publishing application on Google Play Store. Maintaining the code and atomization of the application. Designing and implementing application updates. Upgrading to Android Developer Requirements Grow your skills with continual learning, workshops, conferences and talks QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field 12+ Years of full-time software engineering experience Prior experience as an Android Developer using Kotlin, Java, Android SDK Experience in publishing an application on the Google Play store Proven work experience in design patterns mobile architecture using frameworks such as MVVM/MVC/MVP Experience leading design and development of features end to end Familiarity with RESTful APIs and GraphQL to effectively integrate Android applications Experience building UI using different layouts and optimizing them Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git Familiarity with various Unit/UI testing tools Problem solver with good analytical skills 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. Rivian 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  candidateaccommodations@rivian.com . 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