Software Engineer: Core Middleware Components

Tensor Inc.; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Equity incentive plan

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

A forward-thinking AI company in San Jose seeks a Software Engineer to develop and optimize middleware for autonomous driving systems. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and be proficient in C++. The position offers a competitive salary range between $75k and $300k USD, along with opportunities for professional growth and participation in equity incentive plans.

Qualifications

• Proficient in analyzing system-related issues involving CPU, GPU, memory, etc.
• Familiar with autonomous driving software architecture, such as Apollo or Autoware.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop middleware for autonomous driving systems.
• Analyze and solve complex issues in systems.
• Optimize system performance and stability.

Skills

C++ programming

High-performance system programming

Network programming under Linux

Common design patterns

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields

Tools

CUDA development

Nvidia DriveOS or MDC platform

Job description

Software Engineer: Core Middleware Components

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
• 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.

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.