Senior Control Software Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles

Tensor

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 400,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package
Opportunities for professional growth
Comprehensive company benefits program

Job summary

A leading AI company in San Jose seeks an experienced Senior Control Software Engineer to lead the development of advanced control systems for their autonomous vehicle platform. The role involves designing algorithms, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in control software development and strong programming skills in C++ and Python. Competitive compensation offered with a salary range of $75k—$400k USD.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in control software development, preferably in the automotive or robotics industry.
  • Strong understanding of control theory, vehicle dynamics, and system modeling.
  • Familiarity with AI and machine learning applications in control systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of complex control algorithms for autonomous vehicle systems.
  • Oversee the integration of control software with other subsystems.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Control theory
Vehicle dynamics
C++
Python
Problem-solving

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

Real-time systems
HIL testing
SIL testing

Job description

A leading AI company in San Jose seeks an experienced Senior Control Software Engineer to lead the development of advanced control systems for their autonomous vehicle platform. The role involves designing algorithms, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in control software development and strong programming skills in C++ and Python. Competitive compensation offered with a salary range of $75k—$400k USD.
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