Staff 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
• Support programs including menopause benefit
• Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
• Counseling services
• Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
• 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
• Survivor income benefit
• Backup childcare
• 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
• Employee resource groups
• Volunteer hours
• 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- 3+ years of experience in Android application development, including testing, maintaining, and launching features
• Experience leading technical designs and mentoring other engineers
• 7+ years of professional software development experience
• Proven ability to design and implement significant features or components independently
• Proficiency in Kotlin or Java, and a strong understanding of Android internals
• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• 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
• Full-stack experience, including designing and integrating with server-side APIs to support client features
• Experience with performance analysis and optimization for resource-constrained devices