Embedded Software Engineer 4

Role: Embedded Software Engineer 4 Location: Mossville, IL (Onsite) Duration: 6-month contract Interview: In-person ideal, can be remote if candidate will be relocating Position Overview: This is a high-impact technical leadership role focused on developing and scaling production-quality autonomy software. The engineer will lead teams responsible for perception, planning, control, and platform capabilities, moving algorithmic concepts from research prototypes into robust, field-ready solutions. Core Responsibilities: • Architectural Leadership: Design and own major autonomy software components across perception, localization, and planning layers to ensure systems are scalable and maintainable. • Production Integration: Translate research and AI/ML prototypes into real-time, production-grade software integrated with sensors (LiDAR, Radar, Camera) and vehicle networks. • Mentorship: Set coding standards and best practices while guiding junior and mid-level engineers through rigorous design and code reviews. • Field Problem Solving: Lead root-cause analysis for complex issues observed in simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), or actual field deployments. Candidate Requirements: • Experience: 8+ years of professional software development with a focus on autonomy, robotics, or real-time systems. • Core Tech Stack: Expert-level C++ (Required) and proficiency in Python. • Systems Knowledge: Deep understanding of Linux-based development, multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization. • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field (Master's preferred). Preferred Technical Skills: • Experience with robotics frameworks (e.g., ROS/ROS2). • Hands-on experience with perception systems, sensor fusion, or motion planning algorithms. • Familiarity with simulation pipelines (SIL/HIL) and functional safety concepts. • Background in developing software for heavy industrial, automotive, or off-highway autonomous systems. The Value Proposition: • Production-Scale Impact: Unlike R&D-only roles, this position focuses on autonomy software that is actively moving to production on large-scale machinery. • Technical Influence: As a senior leader, this individual will shape the long-term platform strategy and technical roadmap for autonomous systems. Global Collaboration: Work within a highly cross-functional, multidisciplinary environment alongside experts in AI, hardware, and systems engineering.