Software Engineer 4

Top Skills:

• Strong expertise in C++ (required); proficiency in Python
• Proven experience designing and maintaining large-scale, production software systems
• Deep understanding of Linux-based development, multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization

Required Skills and Experience:

• Years of experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on autonomy, robotics, or real-time systems
• Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or related field (Master’s preferred) or equivalent experience
• Do you accept internships as job experience: No
• Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Senior C++ Software Engineer, Senior Systems Software Engineer, Robotics Software Engineer, Senior C++ Software Engineer
• Core autonomy software components are architecturally sound, scalable, and reused across programs
• Algorithms move smoothly from simulation to reliable real-world deployment
• Technical decisions reduce integration risk and long-term maintenance cost
• Junior engineers grow in capability through mentorship and strong technical leadership
• Field issues are anticipated, diagnosed quickly, and resolved with durable solutions
• Experience working with distributed systems, middleware, or robotics frameworks
• Experience working in cross-functional, multi-team engineering environments
• Experience with autonomy or robotics middleware (e.g., ROS/ROS2 or similar systems)
• Hands-on experience with perception systems (LiDAR, camera, radar, sensor fusion)
• Familiarity with motion planning, control algorithms, state estimation, or mapping
• Experience with simulation, HIL, SIL, or synthetic data pipelines
• Exposure to embedded systems, real-time operating constraints, or edge/GPU computing
• Experience developing software for off-highway, automotive, construction, mining, or industrial autonomy
• Knowledge of safety-oriented development practices, reliability engineering, or functional safety concepts