Senior Android Engineer (In-Car Experience)

• We are building a team of engineers dedicated to further developing our in-car experience
• Projects include the Pick Ups and Drop Offs (PUDO) experience, and Infotainment during passenger trips (music, games, maps). Our team works on the user interfaces used by customers to hail and control our autonomous vehicles. We build complex user experiences, phone-to-vehicle communications, and solve novel human-computer interaction problems in the AV space
• In this hybrid role, you will report to an Engineering Manager
• Create reliable Android components and flows using modern technologies like Jetpack Compose
• Build features within the in-car interface that inspire trust and clearly communicate the vehicle’s intentions
• Work closely with UX/UI designers, Product Managers, and Vehicle Software Engineers to launch innovative in-car experiences
• Design and maintain software controlling in-car systems such as displays, audio, and climate controls
• Manage the full software development lifecycle, focusing on quality and robustness for safety-sensitive systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
• Personalized workplace adjustments for diverse needs and abilities, including physical, mental, and neurodivergent considerations
• Access to mental health apps
• Onsite wellness centers
• Counseling services
• Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
• Support programs including menopause benefit
• Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
• Competitive compensation
• Regular bonus and equity performance grant opportunities
• Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans
• Annual cross-company compensation review and pay equity analysis
• 1-on-1 financial coaching
• Fertility and growing family assistance
• Parental leave and baby bonding leave
• Backup childcare
• Survivor income benefit
• Elder care and support
• Caregiver leave
• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, sick leave, parental leave, disability, and holidays
• Jury duty leave
• Military leave
• Hybrid work model with remote work opportunities also available
• Educational reimbursement
• Peer learning and coaching platform
• Donation matching programs
• Volunteer hours
• Employee resource groups
• Internal community groups and local culture clubs
• Inspiring spaces to work, recharge, and collaborate with fellow Waymonauts
• On-site meals and snacks
• Fitness centers, massage programs, and ergonomic support
• On-demand fitness, wellbeing, and cooking classes
• Commuter benefits

• Experience leading technical designs and mentoring other engineers
• 3+ years of experience in Android application development, including testing, maintaining, and launching features
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• Proven ability to design and implement significant features or components independently
• Proficiency in Kotlin or Java, and a strong understanding of Android internals
• Experience with Android platform (AOSP) development, custom Android builds, or embedded systems
• A passion for pixel-perfect UI and creating fluid user experiences
• Knowledge of in-car infotainment systems or automotive software development
• Experience with performance analysis and optimization for resource-constrained devices
• Full-stack experience, including designing and integrating with server-side APIs to support client features