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This position focuses on architecting, implementing, and scaling production-quality autonomy software while mentoring engineers and driving technical direction across projects.\nThe ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience in embedded software development and can work through requirements definition, including clear documentation.\nLocation: Peoria, Illinois\nJob type: Contract\nSalary: $54 - 60 per hour\nWork hours: 8am to 5pm\nEducation: Bachelors\nResponsibilities:\nLead the design, development, and ownership of the application framework and middleware across autonomy applications\nDefine and influence software architecture for scalable, reliable, and maintainable autonomy systems\nServe as a technical leader within the team, setting coding standards, best practices, and design patterns\nMentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and technical coaching\nEnsure software quality through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, performance optimization, and documentation\nSupport requirements generation and architecture decisions and tradeoffs\nSupport functional safety software design and validation process\nLead debugging and root-cause analysis for complex issues observed in simulation, HIL, or field deployments\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software solutions\nOperate test benches and manage tasks using Azure DevOps\nTechnical Skills Required:\nStrong expertise in C++ (required); proficiency in Python\nProven experience designing and maintaining large-scale, production software systems\nDeep understanding of Linux-based development, multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization\nDesired Skills:\nExperience in development of device drivers, hardware diagnostics, non-volatile memory interfacing, board initialization, & communication networks such as J1939/CAN/Ethernet\nExperience with industry-standard tools such as Git, GitHub, and Azure for version control, collaboration, and cloud services\nFamiliarization with core robotics principles\nSoft Skills Required:\nStrong code review, design documentation, and technical communication skills\nWorking within a team that is spread out across multiple locations\nEducation & Experience Required:\nYears of experience: 7+ years of professional experience with a strong focus on embedded C/C++ development\nDegree requirement: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience\nDo you accept internships as job experience: Yes\nAre there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Senior C++ Software Engineer\nEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At OpenKyber, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.\nIf you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, OpenKyber offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). 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This position focuses on architecting, implementing, and scaling production-quality autonomy software while mentoring engineers and driving technical direction across projects.\nThe ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience in embedded software development and can work through requirements definition, including clear documentation.\nLocation: Peoria, Illinois\nJob type: Contract\nSalary: $54 - 60 per hour\nWork hours: 8am to 5pm\nEducation: Bachelors\nResponsibilities:\nLead the design, development, and ownership of the application framework and middleware across autonomy applications\nDefine and influence software architecture for scalable, reliable, and maintainable autonomy systems\nServe as a technical leader within the team, setting coding standards, best practices, and design patterns\nMentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and technical coaching\nEnsure software quality through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, performance optimization, and documentation\nSupport requirements generation and architecture decisions and tradeoffs\nSupport functional safety software design and validation process\nLead debugging and root-cause analysis for complex issues observed in simulation, HIL, or field deployments\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software solutions\nOperate test benches and manage tasks using Azure DevOps\nTechnical Skills Required:\nStrong expertise in C++ (required); proficiency in Python\nProven experience designing and maintaining large-scale, production software systems\nDeep understanding of Linux-based development, multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization\nDesired Skills:\nExperience in development of device drivers, hardware diagnostics, non-volatile memory interfacing, board initialization, & communication networks such as J1939/CAN/Ethernet\nExperience with industry-standard tools such as Git, GitHub, and Azure for version control, collaboration, and cloud services\nFamiliarization with core robotics principles\nSoft Skills Required:\nStrong code review, design documentation, and technical communication skills\nWorking within a team that is spread out across multiple locations\nEducation & Experience Required:\nYears of experience: 7+ years of professional experience with a strong focus on embedded C/C++ development\nDegree requirement: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience\nDo you accept internships as job experience: Yes\nAre there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Senior C++ Software Engineer\nEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. 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