Software Engineer, Mission Autonomy

Overland AI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Healthcare

Unlimited PTO

401k with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Overland AI is seeking a Software Engineer for Mission Autonomy to build software enabling one operator to coordinate multiple autonomous platforms. You will translate operator intent into coordinated, adaptable behaviors across assets, leveraging your robotics software background to push autonomy capabilities forward.

The role focuses on planning, multi-robot coordination, and rapid prototyping to deliver end-to-end mission capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience as a software engineer for an autonomous robotics company.
• 2+ years of experience developing in Python in a Linux development environment.
• Experience in either planning, mapping, or perception.
• Experience with simulation tooling.
• Working knowledge of robotics interface software such as ROS 2, MAVLink and Cursor on Target (CoT).
• Experience with military messaging protocols such as Cursor on Target (CoT) and TAK.
• Experience with robotic decision-making frameworks ranging from classical (behavior trees) to state-of-the-art (LLM-based).
• Self-starter who is excited to define the art of possible in a rapidly evolving field.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI-powered orchestration functionality that enhances multi-robot execution.
• Leverage terrain-aware mission planning capabilities to support autonomy.
• Design interfaces to pass task and status information between mission software and assets.
• Integrate new vehicle types into the Mission Autonomy framework.
• Rapidly prototype software solutions for fast feedback and longer-term development.

Skills

Python

Robotics

Coordination

Planning

Mapping

Perception

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ROS 2

MAVLink

Cursor on Target

TAK

Job description

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 seeking a Software Engineer – Mission Autonomy to build software that enables a single operator to achieve their mission objectives by coordinating multiple autonomous platforms. As a member of the Mission Autonomy team, you will develop mission-level intelligence that supports the operator and complements platform-level (vehicle) intelligence — translating high-level operator intent into coordinated, adaptable behaviors across the team of assets.

The ideal candidate has a strong robotics software background with experience in planning and multi-robot coordination, thrives on rapidly integrating new platforms and technologies, and is excited to push the boundaries of what's useful with autonomy — transforming our best-in-class ground autonomy into an end-to-end mission capability solution.

In this role, you will

• Develop AI-powered orchestration functionality that enhances multi-robot execution.
• Leverage Overland AI’s deep expertise in offroad navigation to create terrain-aware mission planning capabilities.
• Design interfaces to pass task and status information between centralized mission software and individual assets.
• Integrate new vehicle types (both OAI-developed and 3rd party) into the Mission Autonomy framework.
• Rapidly prototype software solutions to deliver to users for immediate feedback, using learnings to inform longer-term development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience as a software engineer for an autonomous robotics company.
• 2+ years of experience developing in Python in a Linux development environment.
• Experience in either planning, mapping, or perception
• Desired Experience & Qualifications:
• Demonstrated work using terrain or mapping data to plan routes for autonomous vehicles.
• Experience developing and using simulation tooling.
• Working knowledge of robotics interface software such as ROS 2, MAVLink and
• Experience with common military messaging protocols such as Cursor on Target (CoT) and TAK.
• Experience working with robotic decision-making frameworks ranging from classical (behavior trees) to state-of-the-art (LLM-based).
• Self-starter who is excited to define the art of possible in a rapidly evolving field.
• Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day.
• The salary range for this position is $150K to $250K 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.