C++ Software Engineer (Autonomous Systems)

Join our Autonomy Framework team as a C++ Software Engineer, where you'll develop core software systems, integrate with domain-specific platforms, and support multidisciplinary engineering efforts. This role offers the opportunity to work on foundational software that powers autonomous systems in complex, real-world scenarios. You'll collaborate with autonomy engineers, domain experts, and product teams to build robust, scalable frameworks for collaborative behaviors across air, ground, and maritime domains.

• Develop core software systems and high-performance C++ systems that form the foundation of collaborative autonomy behaviors in multi-domain environments.
• Collaborate with autonomy engineers, domain experts, and product teams to build robust, scalable frameworks that enable collaborative behaviors across air, ground, and maritime domains.
• Profile, debug, and optimize code for real-time performance in resource-constrained environments, and create scripts and tools to improve development velocity and testing efficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Experience with Python and shell scripting for automation and tooling
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with agentic coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI-assisted development tools
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
• Strong C++ programming skills with experience in modern C++ (C++20 or later)
• Must be willing to travel as projects require, usually for SW/HW integration and/or demonstrations; estimated average travel is 2-5 days every other month (10-20%)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance
• Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, or real-time control systems
• Familiarity with distributed systems and multi-agent coordination
• Knowledge of network programming and inter-process communication (IPC)
• Experience with build systems (CMake, Bazel) and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with data serialization formats (Protocol Buffers, FlatBuffers, Cap'n Proto)
• If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway