Autonomy Software Engineer

A fast-growing, venture-backed company is building next-generation electric mobility platforms designed to transform transportation across waterways. With a focus on zero-emission systems and high-efficiency vehicle design, the team is developing cutting-edge solutions at the intersection of autonomy, robotics, and marine engineering. Backed by leading investors and founded by engineers from top-tier institutions, the company is entering a key growth phase and scaling its autonomy capabilities. The Role Seeking a Senior Autonomy Software Engineer to lead development of autonomy systems for a novel electric mobility platform operating in real-world environments. What You'll Do Lead development of autonomous docking and low-speed maneuvering systems Build core autonomy capabilities including perception, localization, planning, and control Design and integrate sensor suites suited to challenging real-world environments Develop robust navigation systems that operate safely within constrained and dynamic environments Play a key role in shaping and scaling the autonomy software team What We're Looking For Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field Experience building and deploying autonomy systems in real-world environments Strong understanding of full autonomy stack (perception, localization, planning, controls) Hands-on experience with optimal control methods (e.g. iLQR, MPPI) Strong programming skills in C++ and Python Comfortable working in a fast-paced, early-stage environment Nice to Have Experience with ROS2 or similar middleware Background in vehicle dynamics (e.g. robotics, automotive, aerospace, marine) Experience working on systems operating in complex, unstructured environments Additional Notes On-site / hybrid depending on location US Citizens only. No visa sponsorship available J-18808-Ljbffr