Autonomy Software Engineer

Autonomy Software Engineer | Next-Generation Transportation | Bay Area, CAWe're partnering with a well-funded, Silicon Valley-backed company building a genuinely differentiated autonomous transportation platform. This is a rare opportunity to lead autonomy software development for a novel vehicle type at a critical point in the company's growth - backed by prominent tech investors and led by a team with deep expertise in aerospace, robotics, and autonomous systems.The RoleAs Autonomy Software Engineer you will own the development of autonomous capabilities end-to-end - from perception and localisation through to planning, controls, and sensor integration. You'll also grow and lead the autonomy team around you. This is a senior, high-ownership role with direct impact on the product from day one.What You'll Be DoingDeveloping and refining autonomous navigation and docking capabilities in real-world environmentsBuilding perception, localisation, and path planning systems for a novel autonomous platformSelecting and integrating sensors suited to unique environmental conditionsGrowing and leading the autonomy software functionWhat We're Looking ForBS in Software Engineering or equivalent, with 2+ years working on autonomy in real-world applications - or a relevant MSc/PhDDeep knowledge across the full autonomy stack - localisation, perception, planning, and controlsExperience with optimal control techniques including iLQR and MPPIStrong C++ and PythonROS2 experience - highly desirableKnowledge of aero or fluid dynamics - a strong plusWhy This RoleWell-funded and scaling fast with a strong investor baseGenuinely hard autonomy problems in a non-standard environment - not another self-driving car roleEarly enough to shape the roadmap and build the team around youIf you're interested in learning more apply now or email levi.barnes@fruitiongroup.com