C++/Python Software Engineer

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Position: C++/Python Software Engineer (Mossville, IL or Clayton, NC)

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Autonomy Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced autonomy systems. This role focuses on building scalable, high-performance software across perception, localization, planning, and control layers, while mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence across teams.

This is a contract position and is not eligible for C2C or W2 referral candidates.

What you will be doing as a C++/Python Software Engineer…
• Lead the design, development, and ownership of major autonomy software components across perception, localization, planning, control, and platform layers
• Define and influence software architecture to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability
• Translate algorithmic concepts and research prototypes into production-grade, real-time software
• Establish coding standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and technical coaching
• Collaborate cross-functionally with robotics, controls, AI/ML, simulation, systems, and safety teams
• Integrate autonomy software with sensors, actuators, compute platforms, and vehicle networks (e.g., CAN, Ethernet)
• Lead debugging, root-cause analysis, and resolution of complex system issues across simulation and field deployments
• Ensure software quality through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, performance tuning, and documentation
• Contribute to technical roadmaps, risk assessments, and long-term platform strategy

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on autonomy, robotics, or real-time systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or related field (Master’s preferred), or equivalent experience
• Strong expertise in C++ (required) and proficiency in Python
• Deep understanding of Linux-based development, multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization
• Proven experience designing and maintaining large-scale, production software systems
• Experience working in cross-functional, multi-team engineering environments

• Experience with distributed systems, middleware, or robotics frameworks (e.g., ROS/ROS2)
• Hands-on experience with perception systems (LiDAR, cameras, radar, sensor fusion)
• Familiarity with motion planning, control algorithms, state estimation, or mapping
• Experience with simulation environments, HIL/SIL testing, or synthetic data pipelines
• Exposure to embedded systems, real-time constraints, or edge/GPU computing
• Experience developing software for automotive, off-highway, construction, mining, or industrial autonomy applications
• Knowledge of safety-oriented development practices, reliability engineering, or functional safety

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