Job Description
Develops and maintains real-time backend software in modern C for autonomous vehicle telemetry, communication, and safety-critical workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and reliability in a driverless logistics environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement backend software in modern C for vehicle telemetry, communication, and system state management
- Architect low-latency, high-reliability communication protocols for real-time data exchange
- Develop safety-critical user workflows for vehicle state transitions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with stakeholder needs
- Perform performance analysis and optimization of highly concurrent software systems
- Interface with vendors to ensure technical alignment and integration
- Conduct on-vehicle testing, functional analysis, and data collection on latency and throughput
Requirements
- Master's degree in robotics, computer engineering, or a related field with 5 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 7 years of experience in autonomous systems or embedded software.
- Strong proficiency in modern C programming language, with deep expertise in high-concurrency systems for real-time or safety-critical applications.
- Solid understanding of communication protocols, including TCP IP, UDP, and custom transport layers.
- Strong grasp of operating system fundamentals, including process priority, scheduling, inter-process communication (IPC), and performance optimization on distributed platforms.
- Experience with robotics middleware, particularly ROS 2.
- Exceptional analytical and debugging skills, with a proven ability to work across disciplines and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Benefits & Perks
Salary Range - 180,000-260,000
Onsite work at Mountain View office
Collaborative and inclusive work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Contributing to innovative autonomous vehicle technology
Being part of a diverse and inclusive team
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