Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Systems

About the Role

Join a customer-facing product engineering team building command-and-control and autonomy software for robotic systems. You will develop cloud and edge services that connect sensors, autonomous platforms, and AI-driven decision-making in operational and high-stakes environments.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and optimize reliable backend and service-layer software for autonomous systems.
• Build middleware, APIs, and integrations that relay real-time data across sensors, effectors, autonomous platforms, and external services.
• Develop sensor data processing capabilities for real-time state estimation and threat detection.
• Build AI and LLM-driven systems that support threat assessment and rapid decision-making.
• Design cloud and edge software with scalability, fault tolerance, and fail-safe behavior for mission-critical use.
• Partner with robotics, hardware, and systems engineering teams, and work with customers and stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.

What We're Looking For

• At least 4 years of professional software development experience in autonomous systems, robotics, or real-time systems.
• Experience owning backend or service-layer software, including middleware, APIs, or microservices connecting multiple systems.
• Experience with real-time data and messaging systems, heterogeneous sensor integration, and state estimation.
• Proficiency in Rust and Python, with production experience in C++ and Java.
• Experience delivering cloud and edge software, and building AI or LLM-driven systems for autonomous decision-making.
• A degree in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• US citizenship and eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Willingness to travel to client sites and work in a customer-facing, hybrid role.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range: $145,000 to $275,000. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid role based in California, United States, with travel to client sites as needed.