Senior C++ Robotics Engineer

Cyngn, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 198,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) plan

Flexible vacation policy

Remote or hybrid work opportunities

Daily lunches and fully-stocked kitchen

Monthly meal and tech allowances

Job summary

Cyngn, Inc. is seeking a Senior C++ Robotics Engineer in Mountain View, California to develop and integrate autonomous vehicle systems. You will work on mission-critical software components and system optimization, ensuring reliable operations of our industrial autonomous solutions. The role requires strong programming skills in C++, along with experience in ROS/ROS2, and system performance optimization.

Collaboration in a diverse team is key to driving innovation. The position comes with competitive salaries, health benefits, and opportunities for hybrid work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in robotics software development or system integration.
• Strong proficiency in ROS/ROS2 and Ubuntu-based systems.
• Extensive experience with real-time system performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robotics software using C++ and ROS/ROS2 framework.
• Develop and maintain systems for sensor data processing.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate various systems.

Skills

Robotics software development

C++

ROS/ROS2

System optimization

Problem-solving

Education

5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Docker

Ansible

Job description

Senior C++ Robotics Engineer

Cyngn, Inc. Mountain View, California, United States

About this position

About Cyngn, Inc.

Based in Mountain View, CA, Cyngn is a publicly‑traded autonomous technology company. We deploy self‑driving industrial vehicles – specifically autonomous tuggers – to factories, warehouses, and other facilities throughout North America. To build this emergent technology, we are looking for innovative, motivated, and experienced leaders to join us and move this field forward. If you like to build, tinker, and create with a team of trusted and passionate colleagues, then Cyngn is the place for you. Key reasons to join Cyngn:

We are small and big.

With under 100 employees, Cyngn operates with the energy of a startup. On the other hand, we’re publicly traded. This means our employees not only work in close‑knit teams with mentorship from company leaders – they also get access to the liquidity of our publicly‑traded equity.

We build today and deploy tomorrow.

Our autonomous vehicles aren’t just test concepts – they’re deployed to real clients right now. That means your work will have a tangible, visible impact.

We aren’t robots. We just develop them.

We’re a welcoming, diverse team of sharp thinkers and kind humans. Collaboration and trust drive our creative environment. At Cyngn, everyone’s perspective matters—and that’s what powers our innovation.

About the role

• As a Robotics and System Integration Engineer at Cyngn, you will play a vital role in developing and integrating autonomous vehicle systems. You will work on mission‑critical software components, system optimization, and hardware integration across our autonomous vehicle fleet. Your expertise in robotics, system administration, and performance optimization will be crucial in ensuring our autonomous solutions operate reliably and efficiently in industrial environments.

What you'll do

• Design and implement robust robotics software using C++ and ROS/ROS2 framework
• Develop and maintain critical system components including state management, health monitoring, and diagnostic tools
• Create and optimize high‑performance software for processing sensor data from LiDAR, cameras, and other perception systems
• Implement and maintain CAN bus communications and firmware update systems
• Configure and optimize container environments for various autonomous vehicle components
• Develop and maintain system provisioning and configuration management tools
• Implement performance profiling and optimization across the autonomous vehicle stack
• Create and maintain automated testing and validation frameworks for system integration
• Troubleshoot complex system issues across hardware, software, and network interfaces
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate perception, localization, and control systems
• Optimize system performance for real‑time processing of high‑bandwidth sensor data
• Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture and integration procedures

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in robotics software development or system integration
• Strong proficiency in ROS/ROS2 and Ubuntu‑based systems
• Extensive experience with real‑time system performance optimization and CUDA programming
• Deep understanding of autonomous vehicle architecture and systems integration
• Strong background in electrical systems, CAN protocols, and firmware development
• Expertise in container technologies (Docker, Podman) and their underlying systems
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible
• Strong programming skills in C++, Python, and shell scripting
• Thorough understanding of networking principles and protocols
• Experience with high‑performance computing and system optimization
• Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills across hardware and software domains
• Excellent documentation and communication skills

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with fleet management systems or logistics software
• Experience with industrial automation or autonomous mobile robots
• Knowledge of Open‑RMF middleware framework
• Experience with telematics data processing and analytics
• Familiarity with computer vision and machine learning deployment
• Experience with over‑the‑air (OTA) update systems
• Knowledge of safety‑critical software development practices
• Experience with real‑time operating systems
• Familiarity with automotive‑grade software development
• Background in system safety and fault tolerance design
• Experience with simulation environments for autonomous systems testing
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
• Life, Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
• Company 401(k)
• Flexible vacation policy
• Remote or hybrid work opportunities
• Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
• Daily lunches for in‑office employees and fully‑stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees

$198,000 - $225,000 a year

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.