Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Systems

Wintermeyer Ventures; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Wintermeyer Ventures in California is seeking an experienced software engineer to join a customer-facing product engineering team building command-and-control and autonomy software for robotic systems. You will develop cloud and edge services that connect sensors, autonomous platforms, and AI-driven decision-making in high-stakes environments.

You will collaborate with robotics, hardware, and systems engineering teams, and work directly with customers to deliver integrated solutions in a hybrid

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software development in autonomous systems or real-time environments.
• Own backend or service-layer software including middleware, APIs, or microservices.
• Experience with real-time data, sensor integration, and state estimation.
• Proficiency in Rust and Python; production experience in C++ and Java.
• Experience delivering cloud and edge software and AI/LLM-driven systems.
• Degree in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, or related field.
• US citizenship and eligibility to obtain a security clearance; willing to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize backend and service-layer software for autonomous systems.
• Build middleware, APIs, and integrations that relay real-time data across sensors and platforms.
• Develop sensor data processing for real-time state estimation and threat detection.
• Build AI/LLM-driven systems to support rapid decision-making.
• Design cloud and edge software with scalability, fault tolerance, and fail-safe behavior.
• Collaborate with robotics, hardware, and systems engineering teams and work with customers.

Skills

Rust

Python

C++

Java

Real-time systems

Education

BSc CS/Engineering

Tools

ROS

Git

Job description

About the Role

Join a customer-facing product engineering team building command-and-control and autonomy software for robotic systems. You will develop cloud and edge services that connect sensors, autonomous platforms, and AI-driven decision-making in operational and high-stakes environments.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and optimize reliable backend and service-layer software for autonomous systems.
• Build middleware, APIs, and integrations that relay real-time data across sensors, effectors, autonomous platforms, and external services.
• Develop sensor data processing capabilities for real-time state estimation and threat detection.
• Build AI and LLM-driven systems that support threat assessment and rapid decision-making.
• Design cloud and edge software with scalability, fault tolerance, and fail-safe behavior for mission-critical use.
• Partner with robotics, hardware, and systems engineering teams, and work with customers and stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.

What We're Looking For

• At least 4 years of professional software development experience in autonomous systems, robotics, or real-time systems.
• Experience owning backend or service-layer software, including middleware, APIs, or microservices connecting multiple systems.
• Experience with real-time data and messaging systems, heterogeneous sensor integration, and state estimation.
• Proficiency in Rust and Python, with production experience in C++ and Java.
• Experience delivering cloud and edge software, and building AI or LLM-driven systems for autonomous decision-making.
• A degree in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• US citizenship and eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Willingness to travel to client sites and work in a customer-facing, hybrid role.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range: $145,000 to $275,000. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid role based in California, United States, with travel to client sites as needed.