Lead Software Engineer, Advanced Pilot Assistant Software – Autonomy/Robotics
San Carlos, California, United States of America
Full Time
11 hours ago
No Visa Sponsorship
Key skills
PythonC++CCollaboration
About this role
Role Overview
Design, build, and deploy robotic and embedded software that powers advanced pilot assistance systems in production environments.
Own autonomy-related features or subsystems from concept through deployment, driving work from 0 to 1 with a strong focus on reliability and performance.
Write, review, and maintain high-quality Python and C++ code across autonomy, systems, and embedded components.
Integrate software with hardware, sensors, and perception or data ingestion pipelines to support autonomous and operator-in-the-loop decision-making.
Optimize software for edge compute environments, managing CPU/GPU usage, latency, and implementing appropriate safety mechanisms and fail-safes.
Lead testing, validation, and deployment efforts to ensure systems meet safety-critical and mission-critical requirements.
Mentor engineers and contribute to technical direction through design reviews, code reviews, and hands-on collaboration.
Requirements
5+ years of experience designing and deploying robotic software and/or embedded systems in production environments.
Strong software engineering skills in C++ and/or Python, with experience in systems-level or embedded programming.
Experience building real-time or interactive systems that support users making time-sensitive decisions.
Familiarity with autonomy-related systems such as planning, decision-making, or reasoning, and integrating with perception or sensor pipelines.
Hands-on experience working with embedded or edge compute platforms and debugging hardware/software interactions.
Proven ability to deliver complex systems end-to-end in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
Tech Stack
Python
Benefits
Healthcare: 100%* of employee medical premiums covered; 25% for dependents
Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 13+ paid company holidays
Stipends: Monthly phone and wellness benefits
401(k): Offered (no current employer match, but we are committed to enhancing this benefit in the future).