Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Diversified Services Network, Inc.; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Diversified Services Network, Inc. is seeking a full-time Senior C++ Software Engineer specializing in Autonomous Systems. This role involves leading the development of software components related to perception, localization, planning, and control. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience in software development, especially in robotics and real-time systems.

The position offers competitive salary between $110,000 and $121,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k). Work locations are flexible across various states including North Carolina and California.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience focusing on autonomy, robotics, or real-time systems.
• Strong expertise in C++ and proficiency in Python.
• Experience with large-scale, production software systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of autonomy software components.
• Define software architecture for scalable and maintainable systems.
• Translate algorithmic concepts into production-grade software.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux-based development

Memory management

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or related field

Job description

DSN is seeking a full‑time Senior C++ Software Engineer (Autonomous Systems) to join our team in Mossville, IL OR Pittsburgh, PA OR Sanford, NC OR Cary, NC OR Clayton, NC OR San Francisco, CA. Full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more are offered.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and ownership of major autonomy software components across perception, localization, planning, control, or platform layers
• Define and influence software architecture for scalable, reliable, and maintainable autonomy systems
• Translate algorithmic concepts and research prototypes into production‑grade, real‑time software
• Serve as a technical leader within the team, setting coding standards, best practices, and design patterns
• Mentor and guide junior and mid‑level engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and technical coaching
• Collaborate closely with robotics, controls, AI/ML, simulation, systems, and safety teams to deliver end‑to‑end autonomy capabilities
• Drive integration of autonomy software with sensors, actuators, compute platforms, and vehicle networks (e.g., CAN, Ethernet)
• Lead debugging and root‑cause analysis for complex issues observed in simulation, HIL, or field deployments
• Ensure software quality through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, performance optimization, and documentation
• Contribute to technical roadmaps, risk assessments, and long‑term platform strategy

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or related field AND 5+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on autonomy, robotics, or real‑time systems.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in C++ (required); proficiency in Python
• Proven experience designing and maintaining large‑scale, production software systems
• Deep understanding of Linux‑based development, multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization

Soft Skills Required

• Strong code review, design documentation, and technical communication skills
• Working within a large team that is spread out across the globe

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

Salary: $110,000-121,000 per year