Senior Control Software Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles

Tensor Auto; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity incentive plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Tensor is seeking an experienced Senior Control Software Engineer to lead the development of advanced control systems for the autonomous vehicle platform. You will shape behavior and performance of self-driving technology and oversee critical interfaces across perception, planning, and hardware.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in control theory, vehicle dynamics, and real-time systems, with proficiency in C++ and Python.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in control software development, preferably in automotive or robotics.
• Strong understanding of control theory, vehicle dynamics, and system modeling.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex control algorithms for autonomous vehicle systems.
• Oversee the integration of control software with other subsystems, including perception, planning, and hardware interfaces.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to the control software team.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of control systems in both simulated and real-world environments.
• Ensure compliance with industry safety standards and best practices.

Skills

C++

Python

Control theory

Vehicle dynamics

Real-time systems

Education

Master's degree or PhD in EE/CS/ME

Tools

HIL

SIL

Job description

Tensor is seeking an experienced Senior Control Software Engineer to lead the development of advanced control systems for the autonomous vehicle platform. You will shape behavior and performance of self-driving technology and oversee critical interfaces across perception, planning, and hardware.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in control theory, vehicle dynamics, and real-time systems, with proficiency in C++ and Python.