Routing Service Software Engineer

Tensor Inc.; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Opportunities for professional growth

Equity incentive plan

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

A leading AI company in San Jose seeks a talented software engineer to develop and deploy routing services for autonomous vehicles. The role requires expertise in C++ and Python, with responsibilities that include designing navigation systems and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates hold a degree in computer science and have experience in site reliability engineering. This position offers a competitive salary range of $75k—$300k USD, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in site reliability engineering or a similar role.
• Strong background in designing and maintaining large-scale distributed systems.
• 3+ years of experience in navigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the deployment and development of routing-related services.
• Design and generate navigation for autonomous vehicles.
• Collaborate with teams to implement routing-related requirements.

Skills

C++ programming

Python programming

Site reliability engineering

Design navigation algorithms

Education

BS/MS in computer science or similar

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Tensor is an agentic AI company dedicated to building agentic products that empower individual consumers. Our flagship product, the Tensor Robocar, is the world’s first personal Robocar and the first AI agentic vehicle — fully autonomous, automotive-grade, and built for private ownership at scale. Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, Tensor is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in Barcelona, Singapore, and Dubai. At Tensor, we champion personal AI autonomy and ownership. Our vision is to build a future where everyone owns their own Artificial General Intelligence — a personal AGI that enables more time, freedom, and autonomy. We’re forging an alternative path where AGI serves only you, and is controlled solely by you.

We provide a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, participation in a discretionary equity incentive plan, and access to a comprehensive company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Join us to shape the future! Work with brilliant minds on technology transforming automotive industry and make a lasting impact.

We’re seeking talented and self-motivated software engineers, passionate in tackling complex and difficult problems, to join the Semantic Map Infra team. In this role, you play a crucial role in providing a reliable and scalable semantic map and routing infrastructure.

Locations

• San Jose, California, US (Salary Range: $75k—$300k USD)
• Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the deployment and development of routing-related services.
• Responsible for the design and generation of navigation for autonomous vehicles.
• Collaborate effectively with upstream and downstream teams to understand and implement routing-related requirements.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in computer science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in site reliability engineering or a similar role, with a strong background in designing and maintaining large-scale distributed systems.
• Professional C++ experience designing navigation algorithms such as Dijkstra, A*.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as C/C++ or Python.

Preferences

• Familiarity with the Valhalla, OSRM, or CH and related engineering optimization algorithms.
• 3+ years of industrial experience in navigation system.
• Experience in optimization for routing and navigation.
• Experinece in common SD Map or HD Map formats, such as OpenDrive, OpenStreetMap.
• Deep understanding of one or more of the following: Computational geometry algorithms, GIS, Database, Protobuf, GRPC, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issues.

We appreciate your interest in joining Tensor. Tensor is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace for all. We do not discriminate against, and strictly prohibit harassment of, any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Tensor also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. Tensor is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.