CareerPlan

Senior Software Engineer

Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesFull-time2026-10-31 → 2026-11-10
U.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Lead the build-out and improvement of ground control systems and software for autonomous vehicles, including mission planning, monitoring, command and control, and vehicle-side features.

Role type

Senior Software Engineer (Autonomous Systems)

Builds

Ground control software, vehicle-side system features, and communication architecture for autonomous vehicles

Domain

Autonomous vehicles, robotics, defense systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C++, Python, Rust, Linux, embedded systems, networking, distributed systems, CI/CD, hardware-in-the-loop testing, code review, technical leadership

Preferred skills

TypeScript, React, Qt, Gazebo, DDS, ROS 2, Protobuf, MAVLink, defense interoperability standards, maritime software, cybersecurity frameworks

Technologies

C++, Python, Rust, Linux, DDS, ROS 2, Protobuf, MAVLink, React, Qt, Gazebo

Responsibilities

Lead development of ground control systems for mission planning and command; build vehicle-side system software; evolve communication architecture; design software for multiple vehicles; write reliable code and set standards; strengthen CI/CD and test infrastructure; support integration and field operations; lead design reviews and mentor engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities