Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Edge Autonomous Systems
Engineering · Posted 4 months ago
We are seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to join a newly-formed team focused on developing software to run Autonomous Systems for use in tactical missions. This role involves building, integrating, and deploying state-of-the-art software that can run on compute-constrained, intermittently connected systems i...
- Way of working
- Hybrid
- Location
- Washington, D.C., Seattle, WA, New York, Palo Alto, CA
- Pay range
- $135,000 to $200,000
- Level
- Mid
- Experience
- 2 to 4 years
- Type
- Full time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered for this role
- The company
- Software Development · 1000+ people
Skills that matter here
What you would be doing
- Build, test, integrate, and deploy mission-critical autonomy and algorithmic software for different types of autonomous systems.
- Connect these autonomy solutions to core Palantir platform and with AI and other autonomy software solutions such sensor and data fusion services, and agentic decision making engines.
- "Make things work" in many environments, including tackling challenges in deployment, integration, security, software testing, flight testing, and user experience.
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams, including experts in sensing and fusion, artificial intelligence, systems engineering, user experience, and hardware and robotics experts to deliver well integrated solutions.
What they are looking for
- Proven experience in software development of edge software systems, ideally (but not required) experience in drones, robotics, self-driving, or other related fields.
- Knowledge of software deployment and edge networking, handling streaming/real time data, handling high-volume and low latency sensor data, familiarity with mavlink/ardupilot/px4.
- Ability to manage complexity, take initiative in problem solving, and think critically under pressure.
- Experience deploying and maintaining production systems.
- Willingness and readiness to test in the field.
- 2+ years of professional software development experience
- 2+ years of experience integrating and deploying software to edge or autonomous systems (e.g. drones, self-driving, on-prem/edge servers)
- Strong proficiency in modern languages, e.g. Rust, Python, Go, etc.
- Strong integration skills and experience with software deployment, CI and automation tools, navigating APIs and documentation, networking, security and authentication, Linux/GNU.
- Bachelor's/Master's (or significant relevant work experience) in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
- Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance
- Ability to travel 25-75%, varies by location and team
The full description
The Role
We are seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to join a newly-formed team focused on developing software to run Autonomous Systems for use in tactical missions. This role involves building, integrating, and deploying state-of-the-art software that can run on compute-constrained, intermittently connected systems including drones, UxVs, and upstream control systems to enable users to effectively execute missions via autonomous systems. You will work alongside other experts in sensing, artificial intelligence, and systems engineering to build and deliver solutions that will help redefine complex military and civilian mission scenarios in the real world.
Core Responsibilities
- Build, test, integrate, and deploy mission-critical autonomy and algorithmic software for different types of autonomous systems.
- Connect these autonomy solutions to core Palantir platform and with AI and other autonomy software solutions such sensor and data fusion services, and agentic decision making engines.
- "Make things work" in many environments, including tackling challenges in deployment, integration, security, software testing, flight testing, and user experience.
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams, including experts in sensing and fusion, artificial intelligence, systems engineering, user experience, and hardware and robotics experts to deliver well integrated solutions.
What We Value
- Proven experience in software development of edge software systems, ideally (but not required) experience in drones, robotics, self-driving, or other related fields.
- Knowledge of software deployment and edge networking, handling streaming/real time data, handling high-volume and low latency sensor data, familiarity with mavlink/ardupilot/px4.
- Ability to manage complexity, take initiative in problem solving, and think critically under pressure.
- Experience deploying and maintaining production systems.
- Willingness and readiness to test in the field.
What We Require
- 2+ years of professional software development experience
- 2+ years of experience integrating and deploying software to edge or autonomous systems (e.g. drones, self-driving, on-prem/edge servers)
- Strong proficiency in modern languages, e.g. Rust, Python, Go, etc.
- Strong integration skills and experience with software deployment, CI and automation tools, navigating APIs and documentation, networking, security and authentication, Linux/GNU.
- Bachelor's/Master's (or significant relevant work experience) in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
- Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance
- Ability to travel 25-75%, varies by location and team
How hiring runs
- 1Phone Screen
- 2Coding Screener
- 3Full Loop Interviews
- 4Final HM interview
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