Senior Navigation Engineer

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 building navigation solutions.
• 3+ years of experience in Android application development.
• Deep understanding of the mobility industry.
• Ability to collaborate in English and understand technical documentation.
• Must have Business level Japanese (N2 or equivalent) or higher.
• 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 Car Driving License.

Nice to Have:

• 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.
• Familiarity with Agile development environments.
• Valid Motorbike Driving License.