Senior Software Engineer - Android

Belmont, CA, United States

VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities. A bright future.

Innovation. Sophistication. Optimization. This is our Passion.

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN. Here in the US, we are blending German engineering with American ingenuity.

At the Innovation & Engineering Center California (IECC), we represent the Volkswagen Group in applied research and development. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we create bold new ideas for the Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Porsche brands. We’re a team of engineers, designers, scientists, and psychologists looking to develop innovations for future generations of cars, and to transfer technologies from many industries and research institutions into the automotive domain. Our mission is to drive change which means we are not only impacting one of the world’s largest car makers, but also the lives of millions of people. Are you ready to join us?

Software Engineer Sr - Android

Role Summary

This position is responsible for leading application development for mobile and vehicle infotainment systems at Volkswagen Group’s Innovation Center California. The ideal candidate would excel at working with multiple cross disciplinary project teams to develop and implement infotainment concepts that showcase user journeys of our next-generation product concepts. The role involves championing a compelling story of innovation across VW Group, and to inspire main stakeholders within the organization

The candidate would also be responsible for investigating new developments in current and future mobile development with a focus on spatial computing technologies. Day to day activities for this would involve creating and leading the process for selecting, testing, and tracking top ideas for technical experimentation and productization. The role gives the flexibility to learn new things, try new technology, seek opportunities to grow, mentor & be mentored, & participate in Volkswagen Group’s innovation ecosystem.

Role Responsibilities

Engage in brainstorming sessions to identify front-end technologies (mobile and vehicle infotainment) to showcase customer-facing innovation concepts for mobility

Develop mobile apps that can transform into vehicle apps when paired with the vehicle infotainment system

Prototype interactive A.R. experiences using state-of-the-art spatial computing frameworks

Make platform-level adaptations to customize Android Automotive for the vehicle infotainment system

Identify and collaborate with external companies in Silicon Valley to bring disruptive technology and influence existing project portfolio

Track ideas and their impact and infuse the outcomes of proof of concepts into real products

Present your work at internal and external technology events and workshops with main stakeholders and potential companies

Capture intellectual property

Hybrid On-Site

Primary Location

United States-California-Belmont

Qualifications

Qualifications - External

Years of Experience

8+ years of software development experience

5+ years of experience in Android application development

Highly desired (not required) Experience working with Android Automotive.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, EE or Game Design. Masters preferred.

Skills

Self-motivated, flexible individual with high degree of ownership and accountability for results

Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams as the technology lead for the domain

Strong presentation and communication skills

Strong Android development experience

Experience developing apps which have a multi-channel experience (e.g. Android Auto media and messaging apps

Experience building applications which ingest large scale data from REST APIs

Understanding of core Computer Science algorithms and data structures

Knowledge of Git fundamentals: branching, merging conflicts

Desired Skills

Knowledge of software platform engineering and AOSP internals

Experience bringing up systems with Android Automotive

Developing/modifying Vehicle HALs

Modifying HMI using CarUI and SystemUI libraries

Hands-on experience with Kotlin, Jetpack and NDK development

Experience developing interactive spatial computing experiences using Augmented Reality technologies like ARCore

Understanding of vehicle Infotainment systems with a focus on application development (Navigation, Digital Assistant, V2X)

Work Flexibility

Readiness for international business trips to visit Audi AG, Volkswagen AG, Porsche AG

Flexibility to travel within US, Europe and China

In Belmont, California, the salary range for this role is $128400 -$190000, depending on education and experience.

Volkswagen's roots in Silicon Valley sprout the tech-driven future of transportation

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

#J-18808-Ljbffr