Software Engineer, Autonomy Integration and Deployment

Overland AI; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Best‑in‑class healthcare, dental and 


Unlimited PTO

401k with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Overland AI, headquartered in Seattle, WA, is seeking a Software Engineer for Autonomy Integration and Deployment to advance our OverDrive autonomy stack across ground vehicles. You will deploy software on hardware, work with end-users, and push innovative behaviors and payload integrations in challenging off-road tests.

The role emphasizes real-world reliability, ROS/ROS 2 expertise, C++/Python on Linux, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Seattle relocation is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, MS, or PhD in CS, robotics, or related field.
• Experience with robotics systems and ROS/ROS 2.

Responsibilities

• Deploy the OverDrive autonomy stack onto hardware platforms for customers.
• Identify gaps in performance and implement solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and deploy new behaviors, payload integrations, and novel use-cases.
• Design and develop tools to efficiently deploy the OverDrive stack on robotic vehicles.
• Lead field test campaigns to evaluate autonomy on real platforms in off-road terrain.
• Bridge gaps between business development and R&D to deliver autonomy to customers.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

ROS/ROS 2

Analytical thinking

Field-test mindset

Security clearance suitability

Education

Bachelor's/M.S./Ph.D. in CS/Robotics

Tools

Containerized software

Job description

Software Engineer, Autonomy Integration and Deployment

About Overland AI: Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver combined capabilities for unit commanders. Our OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and operate off‑road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator control. Our intuitive OverWatch C2 interface provides commanders with precise coordination capabilities essential for mission success.

Overland AI has secured funding from prominent defense tech investors including 8VC and Point 72, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. Backed by eight‑figure contracts across the Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations.

Role Summary: We are looking for robotics experts to bring off‑road autonomy in challenging terrain to a growing fleet of ground vehicles.

• Deploy autonomy in the real world: Integrate the OverDrive autonomy stack onto hardware platforms for delivery to customers.
• Contribute to the autonomy stack: Identify gaps in performance, propose solutions, and implement in collaboration with other teams.
• Work across the organization and with end-users to develop and deploy new behaviors, payloads integrations, and novel use‑cases.
• Design and develop tools to efficiently deploy the OverDrive autonomy stack onto a suite of robotic vehicles.
• Lead field test campaigns to evaluate and/or demonstrate the OverDrive autonomy stack on real platforms in challenging off‑road terrain.
• Think broadly about overall system performance and interactions between various components present in an autonomous vehicle.
• Collaborate throughout Overland: Bridge the gap between business development and core R&D teams to deliver effective autonomy to customers.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background: Bachelors, M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science, robotics, or related field.
• Experience working with robotics systems including familiarity with ROS and/or ROS 2.
• Experience developing with C++ and Python in a Linux environment
• Analytical thinking and scientific mindset: The ability to rapidly troubleshoot issues, design and carry out diagnostic experiments, and thoughtfully interpret experimental results
• Field-test forward: You are passionate about building systems that work in the real world: despite rain, snow, and mud.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance.
• Ability to relocate to Seattle, WA.

Nice to have

• Extensive experience with ROS 2.
• Experience deploying containerized software
• Experience summarizing and presenting technical material to a nontechnical audience.

Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day.

• The salary range for this position is $140K to $300K annually
• Equity compensation
• Best‑in‑class healthcare, dental and vision plans.
• Unlimited PTO
• 401k with company match
• Parental leave

Overland AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

This position may involve access to export‑controlled technology. Employment is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export control laws.

Overland AI provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process. Please contact [e-mail] to request an accommodation.