Software Engineer, Robotics & Autonomous Systems Job at Scale (San Francisco)

Software Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles Software Systems - Early Career

Role: As a Software Engineer on the Software Validation team within the AV organ...

Location

United States , Sunnyvale; Warren

Salary:

Not provided

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Recently completed or completing Master's degree in Spring 2026 in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Data Science, or related fields
Experience in software engineering
bonus if overlap in systems engineering, robotics, systems analysis, data analysis, statistical analysis, or other related fields
Strong skills in utilizing AI to accelerate SW development
Experienced with SQL, Python, and C++ for analyzing large data sets and building production-quality simulation testing products
Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and derive impactful conclusions
Ability to adapt and operate under ambiguity, going from quick code prototypes to long-term plans on brief time horizons
Excellent communication skills, capable of switching between high-level and detailed discussions

Job Responsibility

Develop and prototype strategies to benchmark autonomy systems’ performance
Convert validation strategies into production code that executes high quality AV behavior analysis for continuous and scaled software release cycles
Utilize performance data gathered from in-simulation, on-bench, on-road testing, to create actionable insights for AI developers to continuously improve the stack performance
Use data analytics to facilitate data driven design, validation, risk analysis, and prioritization decisions
Build tools that scale systems engineering prototyped testing products to additional users like the software release team and Embodied AI
Facilitate cross-team collaboration to establish coding best practices for the Software Validation Organization

Fulltime

Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems

Reqiva are partnered with a growing engineering business working on a hugely exc...

Location

Australia , Brisbane

Salary:

120000.00 - 150000.00 AUD / Year

Reqiva

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

C++ and Python development
Autonomous systems
Robotics
Aerospace / UAS
Vehicle Management Systems
Embedded or real-time systems
INS / GPS / GNSS integration
Flight systems or systems stability
Sensor integration and telemetry

Job Responsibility

Development of software systems in C++ and Python
Vehicle Management System (VMS) development
Real-time systems integration
Supporting platform reliability, control systems and stability
Sensor integration and telemetry systems
Working closely with software, systems and hardware engineering teams
Contributing to architecture, testing and optimisation activities

What we offer

$120,000 to $150,000 Base Salary
Unique advanced autonomous systems programme
High-impact engineering environment
Opportunity to work closely with technical leadership
Brisbane-based position
Strong salary package
Long-term project roadmap

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a newly-formed te...

Location

United States , Seattle

Salary:

145000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Palantir Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of professional software development experience
2+ years of experience contributing to the system design or architecture (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
2+ years of experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
Strong proficiency in Rust, Python, or Java
Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance

Job Responsibility

Design, implement, and optimize software for mission-critical autonomous systems using modern technologies and methodologies
Develop algorithms to process data from heterogeneous sensors for real-time state estimation and threat detection
Build AI-driven systems capable of assessing threats and rapidly making decisions to deploy responses to those threats
Develop integrations with a range of sensors, effectors, and autonomous platforms
Engineer scalable, reliable, and fail-safe systems capable of functioning in high-stakes environments
Partner with multidisciplinary teams, including robotics experts, hardware engineers, and system integrators, to deliver integrated solutions

What we offer

Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
Employees are automatically covered by Palantir’s basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Relocation assistance
Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based
2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)
10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events
Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents
Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation

Fulltime

Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems C2

We are seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to join a newly-formed team ...

Location

United States , Palo Alto

Salary:

135000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Palantir Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2+ years of professional software development experience
2+ years of experience integrating and deploying software to edge or autonomous systems (e.g. drones, self-driving, on-prem/edge servers)
Strong proficiency in JS/TS, Python, Rust, or Java
Experience with front-end frameworks like REACT
Strong integration skills and experience with software deployment, CI and automation tools, navigating APIs and documentation, networking, security and authentication, Linux/GNU
Bachelor's/Master's (or significant relevant work experience) in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance
Ability to travel 25-75%, varies by location and team

Job Responsibility

Build, test, integrate, and deploy mission-critical full-stack software solutions for C2 of multi-modal autonomous systems
Integrate full-stack Autonomy C2 solutions into Palantir platform and with AI and autonomy software solutions such sensor and data fusion services, agentic decision making engines, and robotic control systems
"Make things work" on the in the cloud, on-prem, and in hybrid-cloud environments, including tackling challenges in deployment, integration, security, and user experience
Partner with multidisciplinary teams, including experts in sensing and fusion, artificial intelligence, systems engineering, user experience, and hardware and robotics experts to deliver well integrated solutions

What we offer

Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
Employees are automatically covered by Palantir’s basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Relocation assistance
Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based
2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)
10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events
Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents
Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation

Fulltime

Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems C2

We are seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to join a newly-formed team ...

Location

United States , Seattle

Salary:

135000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Palantir Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2+ years of professional software development experience
2+ years of experience integrating and deploying software to edge or autonomous systems (e.g. drones, self-driving, on-prem/edge servers)
Strong proficiency in JS/TS, Python, Rust, or Java
Experience with front-end frameworks like REACT
Strong integration skills and experience with software deployment, CI and automation tools, navigating APIs and documentation, networking, security and authentication, Linux/GNU
Bachelor's/Master's (or significant relevant work experience) in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance
Ability to travel 25-75%, varies by location and team

Job Responsibility

Build, test, integrate, and deploy mission-critical full-stack software solutions for C2 of multi-modal autonomous systems
Integrate full-stack Autonomy C2 solutions into Palantir platform and with AI and autonomy software solutions such sensor and data fusion services, agentic decision making engines, and robotic control systems
"Make things work" on the in the cloud, on-prem, and in hybrid-cloud environments, including tackling challenges in deployment, integration, security, and user experience
Partner with multidisciplinary teams, including experts in sensing and fusion, artificial intelligence, systems engineering, user experience, and hardware and robotics experts to deliver well integrated solutions

What we offer

Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
Employees are automatically covered by Palantir’s basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Relocation assistance
Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based
2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)
10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events
Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents
Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation

Fulltime

Robotics Engineer - Autonomous Drone System

Meta is seeking a System Engineer to join our Infra Robotics team. This team imp...

Location

United States , Fremont

Salary:

173000.00 - 245000.00 USD / Year

Senior Systems Engineer - Autonomous Drone Perception

Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team! We’re looking for a Sr Systems Engineer ...

Location

United States , Seattle

Salary:

151200.00 - 204600.00 USD / Year

Amazon

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience developing requirements and system architectures for perception systems in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or aerospace applications
Strong background in computer vision, sensor fusion, or machine learning applications
Proven ability to decompose high-level requirements into detailed system specifications
Experience with regulatory certification processes (FAA or similar) is highly valuable
Exceptional analytical thinking and technical documentation skills
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across disciplines
6+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience leading the design, build and deployment of complex and performant (reliable and scalable) software solutions in production
6+ years of systems design, software development, operations, automation, and process improvement experience

Job Responsibility

Translate complex operational requirements into detailed system and subsystem specifications for our vision-based perception systems
Bridge the gap between perception algorithms (computer vision, radar processing, ML) and their integration with the broader flight control and autonomy stack
Develop comprehensive requirements documentation that meets aviation certification standards while enabling rapid innovation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (ML engineers, computer vision specialists, hardware engineers) to design and validate perception system architectures
Lead technical reviews to ensure perception systems meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements
Drive continuous improvement in how we develop and certify perception systems for autonomous flight

What we offer

sign-on payments
restricted stock units (RSUs)
health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
paid time off
parental leave

Software Engineer, Autonomous Robot

We are seeking highly motivated interns to research, explore, and evaluate cutti...

Location

United States , Mountain View; Warren

Salary:

7300.00 - 10600.00 USD / Month

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Masters Degree and completed at least 1 year of Masters in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related technical fields.
Proficiency in C++ or Python.
Adhere to continuous development and deployment practices in robotic software development.
Expertise in one or more of the technical areas: Camera- and LiDAR-based localization algorithms, statistical estimation theory, and practices such as pose graph and factor graph optimization and implementation.
Understanding state-of-the-art solutions in place recognition for addressing loop-closure detection issues.
Perception, e.g., feature embedding, object detection, bird’s eye view (BEV) semantic representation.
Motion path planning algorithms, e.g., Nav2.
Simulation engines: e.g., IsaacSim, IsaacLab, and etc.
Dataset curation and annotation tools.
Experience optimizing algorithm/software to balance performance within resource constraints.

Job Responsibility

Design and implement high-precision localization methods using camera, LiDAR, wheel encoder and inertial sensors.
Develop scalable and real-time localization module optimized for autonomous robotic systems.
Create engineering specifications and test procedures to ensure system compliance.
Evaluate and benchmark the performance of systems.
Review the state-of-the-art in camera- and LiDAR-based algorithms.
Troubleshoot using strong knowledge of probabilistic estimation, sensor fusion, and real-time system implementation.
Adjust and fine-tune system parameters to improve accuracy and robustness.
Evaluate and test LiDAR-based localization repositories.
Investigate Gaussian splatting localization pipelines and assess feasibility for embedded platforms.
Explore machine-learning techniques for feature point correspondence between image frames.

What we offer

Paid US GM Holidays.
GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program.
Result-based potential for growth within GM.
Intern events to network with company leaders and peers.
GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2026 Student Program.

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