Senior Autonomy Software Engineer
Senior Autonomy Software Engineer
- Location San Francisco
- Expertise Robotics
- Job Type Permanent
- Salary $ 150,000 per annum
Autonomy Software Engineer
A fast-growing, venture-backed company is building next-generation electric mobility platforms designed to transform transportation across waterways. With a focus on zero-emission systems and high-efficiency vehicle design, the team is developing cutting-edge solutions at the intersection of autonomy, robotics, and marine engineering.
Backed by leading investors and founded by engineers from top-tier institutions, the company is entering a key growth phase and scaling its autonomy capabilities.
The Role
Seeking a Senior Autonomy Software Engineer to lead development of autonomy systems for a novel electric mobility platform operating in real-world environments.
What You’ll Do
- Lead development of autonomous docking and low-speed maneuvering systems
- Build core autonomy capabilities including perception, localization, planning, and control
- Design and integrate sensor suites suited to challenging real-world environments
- Develop robust navigation systems that operate safely within constrained and dynamic environments
- Play a key role in shaping and scaling the autonomy software team
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field
- Experience building and deploying autonomy systems in real-world environments
- Strong understanding of full autonomy stack (perception, localization, planning, controls)
- Hands-on experience with optimal control methods (e.g. iLQR, MPPI)
- Strong programming skills in C++ and Python
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, early-stage environment
Nice to Have
- Experience with ROS2 or similar middleware
- Background in vehicle dynamics (e.g. robotics, automotive, aerospace, marine)
- Experience working on systems operating in complex, unstructured environments
Additional Notes
- On-site / hybrid depending on location
- No visa sponsorship available
