Staff Embedded Platform Engineer

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Vancouver
November 26, 2025
Full Time

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Job Description

As a Staff Engineer, you will hold a critical, high-impact role, leading the development and architectural definition of core foundational software that underpins the vehicle platform. This may include owning core Android OS components (frameworks, services, security) or developing cutting-edge hypervisor software for complex hardware systems. You will be responsible for setting technical direction, mentoring engineers, and resolving the most complex system-level integration challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Own the development, maintenance, and customization of core Android OS components, including frameworks and services within the Android Automotive OS (AOSP).
  • Define and execute the software development lifecycle including architecture, design, development, code reviews, and quality assurance planning.
  • For Hypervisor focus: Develop, maintain, and extend cutting-edge hypervisor software specifically tailored for ARM architectures (e.g., Xen, Gunyah, crosvm).
  • Optimize and tune Android system performance, boot time, memory, and stability.
  • Drive the implementation of critical system features such as interprocess communication, memory management, security sandboxing, and power/performance.
  • Lead software design and code reviews while collaborating with other developers on technical issues and design choices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, security, and application teams, to maintain and enhance the vehicle software stack.

Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience.
  • Proficiency in C++ and experience with scripting languages (Python, shell).
  • Experience with Linux-based or RTOS environments, understanding core operating system concepts (scheduling, memory management, concurrency).
  • Experience leading technical projects, including design, development, and deployment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in embedded software development.
  • Understanding of AOSP, Android frameworks, services, and Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs).
  • Experience developing ARM-based hypervisors such as Xen, Gunyah, or crosvm.
  • Familiarity with Qualcomm Snapdragon Automotive, TrustZone (TEE), kernel-level development, or automotive communication protocols.
  • Experience with Rust programming.
  • Experience in one or more Android OS domains (displays, cameras, graphics, power management, audio, media, app lifecycle).

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range for California Based Applicants: 232,500.00 USD – 296,500.00 USD (This range is based on similar Senior to Staff-Level technical roles in the sources; actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

 

Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

 

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Salary Range/Hourly Rate for British Columbia Based Applicants: 171,600 USD – 217,800 CAD (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

 

 

Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

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