Software Engineer II, Mission Interface (Autonomous Vehicles)

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Salary: $139,000–$166,800 USD per year

Company

Develops software for automated trucks and autonomous driving systems in partnership with Daimler.

What you will do

• Design and optimize mission interface software connecting autonomy with Mission Control, Remote Assistance, Route Advisor, and on-truck management systems.
• Lead development of real-time C++ components for vehicle guidance, status monitoring, mission management, and telemetry.
• Translate system requirements into scalable software architectures, algorithms, component requirements, and verification artifacts.
• Contribute to simulation and testing frameworks for algorithms across diverse operational design domains.
• Collaborate with back-office, perception, controls, and safety teams on end-to-end system integration.
• Mentor peers and improve software quality, safety, performance, and development processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 0–3+ years of relevant experience, in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong C++14/17 or later programming skills with experience in real-time, safety-critical, or high-performance applications.
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and kinematic models, including bicycle models, Ackermann steering, and dynamic feasibility.
• At least 5 years of experience architecting, designing, implementing, optimizing, and testing embedded C++ software.
• Ability to produce clean, maintainable, testable code and clear technical documentation.
• Role location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.

Nice to have

• Experience with AV/ADAS, robotics or autonomous frameworks, ROS/ROS2, Autoware, Apollo, CAN, or Ethernet.
• Professional Python development experience and familiarity with observability or visualization platforms such as Datadog, Tableau, or Foxglove.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262, SOTIF, ASPICE, CMMI, and software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, or vehicle testing.
• Experience with route planning, analytical planning, reinforcement learning, learned cost models, or behavior prediction.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, energetic, and team-focused work environment.
• Competitive compensation with a bonus component and stock options.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.
• Flexible scheduling, generous paid vacation available immediately after starting, AD&D insurance, and life insurance.