Autonomous Vehicle Controls Engineer

well-funded deeptech startup; United States; On-site; USD 360,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

Well-funded deeptech startup in the San Francisco Bay Area is looking for a Software Engineer specializing in control systems. The role involves designing controls for off-road vehicles, conducting vehicle dynamics analysis, and collaborating with engineering teams to refine solutions.

Candidates should have a passion for solving control problems, experience in production software, and familiarity with C++. An MSc or PhD in a relevant field is preferred, along with experience in compliance with safety-critical coding guidelines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building production software using modern practices.
• Hands-on experience testing control solutions on production-grade vehicles.
• Experience with high-performance C++ code.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement controls modules for autonomous navigation.
• Characterize vehicle dynamics to create tailored control solutions.
• Collaborate with customers' engineers and manage relationships.

Skills

Production software development

Control systems expertise

Numerical optimization

Differential equations

C++ programming

Education

MSc or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Quadratic programming solvers

Nonlinear optimization tools

Job description

Well-funded deeptech startup in the San Francisco Bay Area is looking for a Software Engineer specializing in control systems. The role involves designing controls for off-road vehicles, conducting vehicle dynamics analysis, and collaborating with engineering teams to refine solutions.

Candidates should have a passion for solving control problems, experience in production software, and familiarity with C++. An MSc or PhD in a relevant field is preferred, along with experience in compliance with safety-critical coding guidelines.