Senior Software Engineer, Behavior Actuation

TEAM

The Behavior Actuation team develops state-of-the-art vehicle control and estimation algorithms from prototype to production in C++. We leverage control theory, optimization, and machine learning to design and implement real-time vehicle control solutions with measurable impact on autonomy performance. In this role, the candidate will work to deliver production quality code following best engineering practices for verification & validation in automotive compute environments and leverage systems-level thinking to negotiate the software design.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

A software engineer with experience delivering code to a product and who is passionate about improving the lives of millions through AD/ADAS. Also:

• Exercises sound engineering judgement to balance near term productization needs and long term organizational direction

• Strongly collaborates  within the team and across all of AD

• Excited to roll up your sleeves to investigate and root-cause systems-level AD issues using simulation and real world data

• Proactively works to improve existing tools and processes

• Write and review C++ code to implement and integrate control algorithms and related functionality across development and production environments

• Work with Control Engineers to design and validate high quality software components in compute-constrained contexts

• Design, implement, and validate failsafe software architectures 

• Mentor other AD engineers on software quality and maintainability

• Lead by example by leveraging automation and effective lightweight processes

• Document and communicate information, plans, and decisions across function and levels

• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in modern c++ development and support tools for ensuring software quality

• 3+ years of experience in vehicle control, automated driving, or robotics.  Working in an academic lab counts for this.

• Working proficiency in English (verbal and written)

• Familiarity with Bazel-based build systems, GitHub CI/CD, and LLVM/GCC toolchain configuration.

• Knowledge of embedded software, tooling, and testing strategies for automotive

• Delivered FuSa compliant software or has working knowledge of ISO 26262 and AUTOSAR

• Experience with motion control such as PID, LQR, MPC, learning-based control, and vehicle dynamics.