C++ Software Engineer - Control

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Pre-tax commuter benefits

FSA

Disability and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Lunches covered

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a C++ Software Engineer - Control in Austin, TX to advance core control systems for autonomous vehicles. You will architect MPC systems using modern C++ to achieve centimeter-level trajectory accuracy in real-world conditions, in an onsite/hybrid role with sponsorship available.

You will collaborate with Planning and Hardware teams to deliver robust, reliable self-driving technology, writing clean, production-grade code and optimizing for real-time

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Expertise in modern C++.
• Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns.
• Hands-on experience with data analysis and basic statistical methods.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on delivering results and driving projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge control systems in modern C++ (C++17/20).
• Develop and refine robust, high-precision solutions for trajectory tracking.
• Analyze and iterate on system performance using real-world vehicle data.
• Collaborate closely with engineers from Planning and Hardware teams to build a cohesive self-driving system.
• Write clean, maintainable, and optimized production-quality code.
• Profile and optimize algorithms to meet real-time performance constraints.

Skills

Modern C++

Algorithms & Data Structures

Software Design Patterns

Data Analysis

Job description

Job Title:C++ Software Engineer - Control
Location:Austin, TX
Salary Range:$120,000 - $170,000 Per Year
Job Type:Direct Hire

Sponsorship:Yes, Company provides visa sponsorship

Job Overview

A leading autonomous mobility company seeks a highly skilled software engineer to advance core control systems for autonomous vehicles. You will architect sophisticated Model Predictive Control (MPC) systems using modern C++ to achieve centimeter-level trajectory accuracy across real-world conditions. This onsite/hybrid role involves collaboration with Planning and Hardware teams to deliver robust, reliable self-driving technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge control systems in modern C++ (C++17/20).

• Develop and refine robust, high-precision solutions for trajectory tracking.

• Analyze and iterate on system performance using real-world vehicle data.

• Collaborate closely with engineers from Planning and Hardware teams to build a cohesive self-driving system.

• Write clean, maintainable, and optimized production-quality code.

• Profile and optimize algorithms to meet real-time performance constraints.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.

• Expertise in modern C++.

• Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns.

• Hands-on experience with data analysis and basic statistical methods.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on delivering results and driving projects to completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience in robotics, with strong grasp of Optimization, MPC, and system dynamics.

• Digital signal processing techniques to analyze real-world sensor data.

• Advanced knowledge of mathematics, including optimization, probability, and mechanics, with ability to translate theories into production algorithms.

• Relevant publications or achievements in hackathons and programming contests.

• Passion for staying at the forefront of the field and implementing state-of-the-art ideas.

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Pre-tax commuter benefits

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Employer-covered disability and life insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Generous PTO

• Covered lunches and more