Senior Software Engineer – Autonomous Systems

The Opportunity

We are conducting a confidential search for a growing technology company developing advanced autonomous systems used in real-world environments.

The company is expanding its engineering team and looking for a Senior Software Engineer to build production software that supports monitoring, operations, visualization, and interaction with autonomous and connected systems.

This is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys working across application software, backend services, real-time data, and systems that interact with physical hardware.

What You’ll Do

• Build production software used in autonomous and real-world operational environments
• Develop applications for monitoring, telemetry, system status, and operational workflows
• Build user-facing applications using modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks
• Develop backend services and APIs that connect applications with physical systems and operational data
• Work with live and streaming data from connected devices and systems
• Build or improve visualization, mapping, or spatial interfaces
• Debug issues across application, backend, communications, and hardware layers
• Collaborate closely with software, autonomy, hardware, and operations teams
• Improve reliability, testing, usability, and scalability of deployed systems

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field
• Strong hands-on software development experience
• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks such as React
• Experience developing production backend services or APIs
• Experience with real-time data, telemetry, streaming, or event-driven systems
• Experience building software that interacts with connected devices, vehicles, robots, industrial systems, or other physical systems
• Strong debugging, system design, testing, and software architecture fundamentals
• Comfortable working across multiple layers of a software system

Relevant Backgrounds

We are especially interested in engineers coming from environments such as:

• Robotics
• Autonomous systems
• Automotive / vehicle software
• Aerospace
• Defense technology
• Industrial automation
• Warehouse automation
• Connected devices / IoT
• Simulation
• Fleet operations
• Remote operations
• Mission-critical software

Helpful Technical Experience

Experience with some of the following is useful, but no specific combination is required:

• React
• TypeScript / JavaScript
• Python
• C++
• Node.js
• Real-time messaging or streaming technologies
• WebSockets
• MQTT
• Kafka
• gRPC
• Mapping or geospatial technologies
• 3D visualization
• Robotics or control-system frameworks

Ideal Profile

The strongest candidates have built software that monitors, visualizes, diagnoses, or interacts with physical systems in real time.

We value strong software engineering fundamentals and relevant systems experience more than an exact technology match.

Work Environment

• Full-time
• On-site in Austin, Texas
• Relocation assistance available

Eligibility

• U.S. citizen
• U.S. permanent resident
• Or otherwise eligible under applicable U.S. export-control regulations

Compensation & Benefits

• The listed compensation range is a guideline and may be flexible for highly qualified candidates.
• Equity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Relocation assistance

Confidential Search

This search is being conducted on behalf of a confidential technology company. We will share additional information about the organization, product, and team with qualified candidates during the interview process.

Pay: $150,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Stock options
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person