Senior Navigation Engineer

1 Year ago • 5 Years + • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

Drivemode is seeking a Senior Navigation Engineer to lead technical solutions for the in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) navigation experience. This role involves designing, implementing, and improving map matching, integrating third-party SDKs like Mapbox and Google Maps, and working with GNSS hardware. The engineer will also be involved in hardware setup, data collection with drivers, and writing high-quality Kotlin code. Responsibilities include troubleshooting user issues and continuously enhancing skills. The company's mission is to make vehicles smarter, safer, and more connected, with a focus on electric vehicles in collaboration with Honda.
Must have:
  • 5+ years Android development experience
  • Experience in navigation/vehicle positioning
  • Deep understanding of mobility industry
  • Ability to read technical documentation
  • Strong product ownership and quality focus
  • Valid Motorbike or Car Driving License
  • Kotlin development experience
Good to have:
  • Business-level Japanese
  • Android Open Source Project (AOSP) experience
  • GNSS hardware and drivers experience
  • Mapbox SDKs experience
  • IoT or embedded systems integration
  • Safety and process compliance standards familiarity
  • Agile development familiarity

Job Details

Our Mission:
Driving technology always feels old. Not by a little bit. We believe vehicles can be a thousand times smarter, safer, and more connected to the world around us, and our mission is to see it happen. In 2019, we joined forces with Honda as their first startup acquisition, and now we’re expanding our vision into building the future of electric vehicles (BEV) for millions of people around the world.

Why Drivemode: 
Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to a crucial mission that revolutionizes the way people engage with vehicles, addressing both business needs and the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the EV market.

About the Role:
The Senior Navigation Engineer is responsible for leading technical solutions native to the navigation experience on IVI. You will work directly with product managers, designers, other engineers and external consultants in an integrated approach towards a unified product.

What You Will Do:

  • Work on the IVI core navigation experience: Design, implement, and improve map matching and collaborating with external parties.
  • Integrate 3rd-party map and traffic SDKs like Mapbox, Google Maps, etc.
  • Vehicle positioning: Work with GNSS hardware and drivers (GNSS HAL) including reviewing data sheets and analyzing logs.
  • Hardware setup, including basic electronic wiring on actual vehicles (2W + 4W).
  • Work with car drivers and bike riders to collect sample data and test the navigation experience.
  • Design and implement high-quality, maintainable, and test-driven code in Kotlin.
  • Reproduce, troubleshoot, and fix user issues.
  • Keep sharpening your skills.

What We Are Looking For:

  • 5+ years of experience inAndroid application development.
  • Experience building navigation and/or vehicle positioning solutions.
  • Deep understanding of the mobility industry.
  • Ability to understand technical documentation.
  • Strong sense of ownership of product features and quality.
  • Someone who thinks cars and motorcycles can be 1000x times better than they are today.
  • Valid Motorbike (preferable) or Car Driving License.

Nice to Have:

  • Business-level Japanese
  • Experience with Android Open Source Project (AOSP).
  • Experience with GNSS hardware and drivers.
  • Experience with Mapbox SDKs.
  • Experience with IoT or integration with embedded systems.
  • Experience with safety and process compliance standards (e.g A-SPICE, ISO/SAE 33000, ISO 26262)
  • Familiarity with Agile development environments.

EEOC Statement:
Drivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents as of today. Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success; we recognize each employee’s unique background, knowledge, experiences, ideas, and viewpoints which are all critical in developing a product that has the greatest impacts on drivers all over the world. Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity,  disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique. 

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