Embedded Software Engineer
Mossville, Illinois, United States of America
Contract
3 hours ago
Key skills
PythonC++CAIMLPerformance OptimizationLeadershipProblem Solving
About this role
Role: Embedded Software Engineer 4
location: Mossville, IL (Onsite)
Duration: 6-month contract
Core Responsibilities:
- Architectural Leadership: Design and own major autonomy software components across perception, localization, and planning layers to ensure systems are scalable and maintainable.
- Production Integration: Translate research and AI/ML prototypes into real-time, production-grade software integrated with sensors (LiDAR, Radar, Camera) and vehicle networks.
- Mentorship: Set coding standards and best practices while guiding junior and mid-level engineers through rigorous design and code reviews.
- Field Problem Solving: Lead root-cause analysis for complex issues observed in simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), or actual field deployments.
Candidate Requirements:
- Experience: 8+ years of professional software development with a focus on autonomy, robotics, or real-time systems.
- Core Tech Stack: Expert-level C++ (Required) and proficiency in Python.
- Systems Knowledge: Deep understanding of Linux-based development, multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field (Master's preferred).
Preferred Technical Skills:
- Experience with robotics frameworks (e.g., ROS/ROS2).
- Hands-on experience with perception systems, sensor fusion, or motion planning algorithms.
- Familiarity with simulation pipelines (SIL/HIL) and functional safety concepts.
- Background in developing software for heavy industrial, automotive, or off-highway autonomous systems.