Autonomy Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Full-time onsite at the Irving, Texas office; up to 10% travel. Domestic relocation assistance is available.

Salary: $97,530.00–$158,480.00 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops machinery, technologies, and solutions that support stronger and more sustainable communities.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and optimize motion-planning algorithms for autonomous machines operating safely and efficiently in complex real-world environments.
• Develop and maintain C++ software libraries, interfaces, planning frameworks, and reusable components for navigation, motion, path, terrain, and autonomous work execution.
• Collaborate with autonomy, perception, controls, simulation, and software platform teams to define requirements, create test scenarios, and evaluate system performance.
• Support simulation, testing, and validation by analyzing field and test data and identifying performance improvements.
• Contribute to scalable planning architectures adaptable to different machine types, operating environments, objectives, and constraints.
• Apply robotics, motion planning, optimization, controls, and autonomous-systems expertise to solve challenging engineering problems.

Requirements

• Knowledge of problem-solving approaches, tools, and techniques, with the ability to apply them to diverse situations.
• Knowledge of the software development life cycle and structured methodologies for delivering and managing software products.
• Knowledge of relevant programming languages and tools, including testing, design, debugging, troubleshooting, and source-code maintenance.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Robotics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 1 year of experience developing robotics or autonomous solutions, with demonstrated technical expertise in complex software systems.
• Strong C++ development skills and proficiency in Python for algorithm development, testing, and automation.
• Experience interpreting system architectures, application designs, and technical specifications to deliver robust software solutions.
• Knowledge of robotics frameworks and middleware technologies, including Robot Operating System (ROS).
• Ability to troubleshoot complex software and application issues through code analysis, debugging, profiling, log analysis, and root-cause investigation.
• Experience applying structured software-engineering practices, documenting technical issues and resolutions, and contributing to maintainable, scalable software architectures.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, subject to plan eligibility.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
• 401(k) savings plans, HSA, FSAs, disability benefits, and life insurance.
• Career development, tuition reimbursement, incentive bonus, and employee discounts.
• Parental leave, adoption benefits, health lifestyle programs, and an employee assistance program.
• Visa sponsorship is available.

Hiring process

• Any employment offer is conditional on successfully completing a drug screen.