• JOB TYPE: Direct Hire Position (no agencies/C2C - see notes below)
• LOCATION: Palo Alto, California, US (Time Zone: PST/CIST | Full day overlap)
  
• SALARY: $120,000 – $185,000/yr
• ESTIMATED DURATION: 40hr/week - Long-term

ABOUT US:

Braintrust is the only network that gives in-demand talent all the freedom of freelance with all the benefits, community, and stability of a full-time role. As the first decentralized talent network, our revolutionary Web3 model ensures the community that relies on Braintrust to find work are the same people who own and build it through the blockchain token, BTRST. So unlike other marketplaces that take 20% to 50% of talent earnings, Braintrust allows talent to keep 100% of earnings and to vote on key changes to improve the network. Braintrust is working to change the way freelance works – for good.

THE OPPORTUNITY

** Must be based in or relocate to Palo Alto to work in the office at least two days a week

The position is based in Palo Alto, CA, Headquarters. Our client is working in a hybrid work environment with onsite and remote work days.

Position Objective

You want to help shape the digital future then come and join our Client. in the Silicon Valley as Android Software Engineer. The mission of the Silicon Valley office is to create new digital experiences, drive business innovation to explore new products, features & services for our Client. The goal is to identify new opportunities, prototype new product ideas by leveraging design, research, and engineering while recognizing new digitalization strategies for the U.S. market

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, define, and support the build of Automotive systems based on (but not limited to) Android Automotive OS
• Support existing and new projects related to our client's customer experience and digital lifestyle
• Own and become a resident expert of various components of development and functionality within the team & project
• Collaborate with other software & vehicle engineers (local and Germany) as well as the rest of the cross-functional product team within a fast-paced and multi-disciplinary environment

Required Qualifications

• Automotive Systems & Architecture knowledge
• Android Automotive OS experience
• Embedded and Real-Time System knowledge
• Automotive interfaces and vehicle software knowledge is a plus
• Experience with (automotive) software and mobile application lifecycles
• Familiar with Scrum/Agile work environment
• Proven ability to build, iterate and ship products on time

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor or Master of Science in computer science, computer engineering, computer software or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with production software development
• Android development (Java/Kotlin) experience
• Experience with Android Studio
• Experience in Testing, in particular Unit & UI testing
• Experience with writing software in a fast-paced engineering team
• Testing (Suites, Tools & Frameworks) experience
• Android Auto experience
• Google Automotive Services knowledge
• Strong understanding of front end/UI design methodologies
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Git, Bitrise, etc.

About you:

• Self-driven and motivated to get things done
• You think about “why we are doing this”
• Strong engineering, coding, testing and debugging skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• You are a proactive and effective communicator, adept at working
  with various teams and leading initiatives with little direct supervision
• They operate like a startup so any small company or startup experience is very helpful!

Apply Now!

ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS:

Qualified candidates will be invited to do a screening interview with the Braintrust staff. We will answer your questions about the project, and our platform. If we determine it is the right fit for both parties, we'll invite you to join the platform and create a profile to apply directly for this project.

C2C Candidates: This role is not available to C2C candidates working with an agency. But if you are a professional contractor who has created an LLC/corp around your consulting practice, this is well aligned with Braintrust and we’d welcome your application.

Braintrust values the multitude of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.