Software Engineer IV

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee the architectural design of autonomous robotic systems by defining subsystem interfaces and integration strategies.

• Create and develop real-time control systems for autonomous robots and vehicles.

• Design motion planning, path planning, and trajectory optimization algorithms.

• Construct sensor fusion algorithms to enhance localization, mapping, and situational awareness.

• Integrate multi-modal perception systems, including cameras, LiDAR, and radar, with control and decision-making subsystems.

• Optimize algorithms to fulfill real-time performance, latency, and robustness criteria.

• Develop and refine computer vision and object detection/tracking algorithms tailored for robotic applications.

• Implement perception pipelines to facilitate autonomous navigation and task execution.

• Assess and incorporate emerging computer vision and machine learning models.

• Ensure perception systems achieve reliability and latency standards necessary for mission-critical operations.

• Write production-grade software using C++, Python, and other relevant programming languages.

• Design and enhance real-time software for Linux-based systems and embedded platforms.

• Create real-time software interfaces that work with embedded systems, sensors, and actuators.

• Execute a distributed systems architecture for intricate robotic platforms.

• Spearhead system-level integration and comprehensive end-to-end testing initiatives.

• Collaborate with electrical engineers on power system design, sensor integration, and actuator control.

• Develop firmware and software interfaces for motor controllers, power distribution, and sensor electronics.

• Assist in the electrical testing and troubleshooting of robotic hardware systems.

• Evaluate and recommend electrical components, such as sensors, actuators, and embedded controllers, guided by software requirements.

• Ensure the software architecture aligns with electrical system constraints and performance goals.

• Provide senior-level technical mentorship and guidance to engineering teams.

• Establish and uphold coding standards, testing methodologies, and quality metrics.

• Lead the derivation, tracking, and compliance assessment of requirements.

• Create comprehensive technical documentation, system diagrams, and architectural models.

• Diagnose complex system-level issues and implement lasting solutions.

• Direct investigations into failures and performance discrepancies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in software engineering focused on robotics, autonomous systems, or real-time control.

• Proficient in C++ with expertise in Python and other relevant languages.

• Strong background in robotics algorithms, including motion planning and control theory.

• Experience with ROS/ROS2 or similar real-time frameworks.

• Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time software development.

• Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink and requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

• Capability to obtain Department of Defense Secret clearance as a U.S. person (due to export control requirements).

🏝️ Benefits

• Full coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation.

• Automatic company contribution to 401K at 5% of earned wages (no matching required).

• Educational assistance benefits.

• Reimbursement for relocation expenses.

• Options for in-office work in Los Angeles or remote work within the United States (position dependent).