Senior Software Engineer - Mobile (Android)
Company: Drivemode
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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:
Drivemode is the new software and user experience division of Honda
that is focused on digital experience for new electric vehicles.
You will be joining an exciting startup environment that combines
impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits.
By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to our crucial
mission of changing the way people engage with vehicles and help
solving 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: You’ll
contribute to the architecture and technical vision for a line of
companion apps and backend services for the new generation of
electric vehicles for the Honda and Acura brands unveiled at CES
this year. Target end-user platforms include Android and iOS. We’re
looking for someone who has a strong sense of ownership of product
features and quality, is enthusiastic about trying new
technologies, and does not hesitate to do whatever it takes to get
things done, even if outside your usual responsibility area.
Responsibilities: Develop software for Android together with PMs,
designers, other teams and partners Engaging in discussions and
contributing ideas to product definitions and designs Design APIs
and SDKs together with external teams Support engineering
development lifecycle processes in a highly regulated and
safety-oriented industry Build prototypes to validate the
feasibility of challenging requirements and to test new ideas
Mentor other engineers Lead technical discussions, feature
development, and architecture reviews Advocate for unit and
integration testing best practices Perform code reviews Drive
company vehicles to support hands-on product development, testing,
and real-world validation. Get behind the wheel for competitive
analysis, benchmarking, and helping shape the next generation of
our products Qualifications: 5 years of experience in mobile app
development Team player with a positive attitude and who is
committed to continuously improving the team, the product, and the
company Experience creating readable, thoughtful, and maintainable
code Experience utilizing asynchronous programming,
multi-threading, dependency injection, and reflection Experience
with Kotlin Multiplatform Nice to Have: Experience in the
Automotive industry This is the position's total compensation
package including the company's bonus structure. This position also
comes with full benefits. Actual compensation packages are based on
a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not
limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant
experience, and some role-dependent factors. We welcome direct
conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our
initial calls. EEOC Statement Drivemode is proud of a very diverse
team with employees coming from 5 continents/20 countries 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.
Keywords: Drivemode, San Francisco , Senior Software Engineer - Mobile (Android), Engineering , Mountain View, California
