Autonomy Algorithms Senior Engineer (Hybrid)

Unknown Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

STR seeks an Autonomy Algorithms Senior Software Engineer to lead development of autonomy algorithms for unmanned platforms. You will design, implement, test, and integrate software across prototypes to mature systems, mentoring a small team and partnering with researchers.

The role centers on backend algorithms, data structures, and concurrent software, with flexible hybrid work both in the Boston area and remotely when possible.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field; 5+ years of experience.
• 3+ years of experience with C++ or Java; backend algorithmic focus.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; citizenship required.
• Experience with Agile lifecycle and leading small engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, integrate, test autonomy algorithms for unmanned platforms.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership on projects across the lifecycle.
• Build software tools for mission planning, autonomous control, DevSecOps, CI/CD.
• Collaborate with researchers to translate mathematical concepts to software.

Skills

5+ years experience

C++ or Java

Backend algorithms

Data structures & concurrency

Leadership in small teams

Full stack with backend focus

Agile practices

DevSecOps & CI/CD

Ability to obtain security clearance

Python

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

MS or PhD in CS (advantage)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GitLab

ROS

CI/CD toolchains

Static analysis tools

Job description

STR seeks an Autonomy Algorithms Senior Software Engineer to lead development of autonomy algorithms for unmanned platforms. You will design, implement, test, and integrate software across prototypes to mature systems, mentoring a small team and partnering with researchers.

The role centers on backend algorithms, data structures, and concurrent software, with flexible hybrid work both in the Boston area and remotely when possible.