Staff Software Engineer, Android

We're Cruise, a self-driving service designed for the cities we love. We’re building the world’s most advanced self-driving vehicles to safely connect people to the places, things, and experiences they care about.

We believe self-driving vehicles will help save lives, reshape cities, give back time in transit, and restore freedom of movement for many.

In our cars, you’re free to be yourself. It’s the same here at Cruise. We’re creating a culture that values the experiences and contributions of all of the unique individuals who collectively make up Cruise, so that every employee can do their best work.

Cruise is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, both in our workplace and in our products.

If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of self-driving cars, come join us.

Even if you might not meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the right candidate for us.

Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.

Within Cruise, the In-Car Experience (ICE) team builds the environment that makes riders feel safe and entertained, starting from the in-cabin display (what you see and what you hear).

We’re developing an autonomous riding experience that has only ever been imagined, opening up new forms of work and play while getting to your destination!

Sharpen your technical chops with a broad range of unique Android problems using the latest technologies. You’ll have the opportunity to explore all levels of the Android ecosystem down to the OS and hardware, learning about internally-managed Android devices and their interaction with embedded systems and AV components.

This includes our own Android Application / Device Management solution, as well as powerful Android-AV testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Architect experiences that delight and comfort riders of our AVs
• Continuously improve our Android code, development processes, and testing capabilities, being a steward of software quality
• Autonomously collaborate with passionate teammates across the company to drive features and programs over the finish line
• Mentor junior and senior engineers through technical guidance and delegation
• Do the best and most fun work of your life, directly impacting real customers (like your friends and family!)

Skills And Abilities

• 8+ years of professional experience building and shipping production Android apps
• Comfortable with RxJava functional reactive programming patterns
• Mastery of Kotlin and modern Android development but bound by technologies
• Driven to dig into new territory, such as how to deploy software onto AVs
• Enjoy bringing everyone along on your journey using proactive, empathetic communication

Bonus Points

• Experience developing software experiences around hardware systems (automobiles, treadmills, IoT, etc.)
• Experience working with AOSP and mobile device management
• Excited for the chance to work on map visualizations
• BS degree in computer science or technical field

The salary range for this position is $166,600 - $245,100. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

You may also be offered a bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. These ranges are subject to change.

Why Cruise?

• Our benefits are here to support the whole you :
• Competitive salary and benefits
• 401(k) Cruise matching program
• Medical / dental / vision, AD+D and Life
• Subsidized mental health benefits
• Flexible vacation and company paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks available for non-remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care, and medical leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit Plan for non-remote employees
• CruiseFlex, a working policy for US-Based Cruisers, lets you and your manager find the working style that’s best for you, whether it’s primarily in-person, primarily at home, or a combination of home and in-office time.
• We’re Integrated : Through our partnerships with General Motors and Honda, we are the only self-driving company with fully integrated manufacturing at scale.
• We’re Funded : GM, Honda, Microsoft, T. Rowe Price, and Walmart have invested billions in Cruise. Their backing for our technology demonstrates their confidence in our progress, team, and vision and makes us one of the leading autonomous vehicle organizations in the industry.
• We’re Independent : We have our own governance, board of directors, equity, and investors. Our independence allows us to not just work on the edge of technology, but also define it.
• We’re Vested : You won’t just own your work here, you’ll have the potential to own equity in Cruise, too.
• We’re Safety Conscious : We integrate #staysafe, our top priority at Cruise, into our everyday work.

Cruise LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated.

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