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Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy - Behavior, Planning & Controls

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180000.00 - 198000.00 USD / Year
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As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing next-generation autonomous systems, driving innovation in AI-driven path planning and control for our autonomous vehicles. This position offers a unique opportunity to bridge theory and practice, tackling real-world challenges in the fast-evolving field of autonomy. You will be part of a highly focused team, designing and deploying production-grade software that enables our autonomous vehicles to navigate and operate seamlessly in complex indoor and outdoor environments.

Job Responsibility:

  • Design, implement, and optimize motion planning and control algorithms for autonomous vehicles
  • Develop and enhance software infrastructure for vehicle simulation, performance validation, and system diagnostics
  • Architect and refine path-planning and tracking control algorithms to improve autonomy performance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy and validate solutions in both simulated and real-world environments
  • Balance hands-on development, code reviews, and research to achieve product-driven milestones in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Integrate cutting-edge robotics research into our autonomous driving stack to enhance system capabilities

Requirements:

  • MS/PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Strong proficiency in C++ and Python with a deep understanding of software development best practices
  • Solid foundation in robotics principles, particularly motion planning and control systems
  • Strong background in vehicle dynamics and experience applying these principles to autonomous systems
  • Knowledge of nonlinear optimization and search-based planning techniques
  • Familiarity with ROS2 for designing, building, and operating robotic systems
  • Strong mathematical foundation, including geometry, linear algebra, and probability
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills

Nice to have:

  • Experience implementing controllers and planners for real-time safety-critical mobile autonomous systems
  • Experience with simulation environments and developing kinematic/dynamic models for autonomous vehicles
  • Exposure to machine learning, deep learning, and physics-based foundation models
What we offer:
  • Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
  • Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
  • Company 401(k)
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages

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Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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