Software Engineer: Core Middleware Components

Tensor Auto; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity incentive plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Tensor is an agentic AI company building the Tensor Robocar, with offices in San Jose and internationally. The role focuses on design, development, and optimization of autonomous driving middleware, requiring strong C++ and Linux skills.

You will analyze complex system issues, optimize low-latency communication, and profile performance across SoC platforms, contributing to scalable, high-throughput solutions in a cutting-edge automotive domain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or related fields.
• Proficient in C++ programming, Linux system programming, and familiar with design patterns.
• Familiar with computer architecture and analyzing CPU/GPU/memory-related issues.
• Familiar with autonomous driving software architecture such as Apollo or Autoware.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, development, SoC platform adaptation and migration, integration, performance/stability optimization of autonomous driving middleware.
• Analyze and solve complex issues in autonomous driving systems.
• Continuously iterate and optimize to build a high-performance, low-latency, high-throughput distributed communication middleware.
• Profile and optimize system performance.

Skills

C++

Linux

High-performance systems

Network programming

Design patterns

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CUDA

DriveOS

MDC platform

Job description

Tensor is an agentic AI company dedicated to building agentic products that empower individual consumers. Our flagship product, the Tensor Robocar, is the world’s first personal Robocar and the first AI agentic vehicle — fully autonomous, automotive-grade, and built for private ownership at scale. Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, Tensor is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in Barcelona, Singapore, and Dubai. At Tensor, we champion personal AI autonomy and ownership. Our vision is to build a future where everyone owns their own Artificial General Intelligence — a personal AGI that enables more time, freedom, and autonomy. We’re forging an alternative path where AGI serves only you, and is controlled solely by you.

We provide a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, participation in a discretionary equity incentive plan, and access to a comprehensive company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Join us to shape the future! Work with brilliant minds on technology transforming automotive industry and make a lasting impact.

Locations

• San Jose, California, US (Salary Range: $75k—$300k USD)
• Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
• Singapore
• Dubai, UAE

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, development, SoC platform adaptation and migration, integration, performance/stability optimization of autonomous driving middleware.
• Analyze and solve complex issues in autonomous driving systems.
• Continuously iterate and optimize to build a high-performance, low-latency, high-throughput distributed communication middleware.
• Profile and optimize system performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or related fields.
• Proficient in C++ programming, familiar with high-performance system programming and network programming under Linux, and common design patterns.
• Familiar with computer architecture, able to analyze system-related issues involving CPU, GPU, memory, etc.
• Familiar with autonomous driving software architecture, such as Apollo or Autoware.

Preferences

• Familiar with Nvidia DriveOS or MDC platform.
• Familiar with CUDA development.
• Experience in the design and development of algorithms or low-level systems in the autonomous driving field.
• Experience in industry software architecture design, with actual problem analysis and performance optimization experience.

We appreciate your interest in joining Tensor.

Tensor is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace for all.

We do not discriminate against, and strictly prohibit harassment of, any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Tensor also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Tensor is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.