Wireless Software Engineer, WiFi
External job listingat Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Drive the Wi-Fi subsystem and connection management supporting wireless CarPlay and Android Auto at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies.
Salary
Not provided
Location
Palo Alto, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Not provided
Wireless Software Engineer, WiFi
Palo Alto, United States
Job description
About the role
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders working on technology for software-defined vehicles. This role focuses on the Wi-Fi and networking layers that support wireless CarPlay and Android Auto in vehicles.
You’ll drive the Wi-Fi subsystem through the Android Wi-Fi framework, with targeted vendor-level integration where Android’s abstractions don’t suffice. You’ll own the connection-management and network-management behavior that wireless projection depends on and serve as a technical authority on Wi-Fi.
Responsibilities
- Bring up and enable Wi-Fi on the next-generation platform through the Android Wi-Fi framework.
- Own connection-management and network-management behavior for wireless projection.
- Isolate and analyze driver- or firmware-level issues and work toward resolution with silicon and module vendors.
- Work closely with platform, integration, infotainment, and certification teams.
Key facts
- The role focuses on Wi-Fi and networking for wireless CarPlay and Android Auto.
- The work uses the Android Wi-Fi framework, with targeted vendor-level integration.
- The role collaborates with platform, integration, infotainment, and certification teams.
Frequently asked questions
What does this role focus on?
It focuses on the Wi-Fi and networking layers that support wireless CarPlay and Android Auto in vehicles.
What are the main responsibilities?
The role brings up and enables Wi-Fi through the Android Wi-Fi framework, owns connection and network management, and works driver- or firmware-level issues with vendors.
Which teams does the role work with?
The role works closely with platform, integration, infotainment, and certification teams.