Senior Software Engineer (Behavior Planning)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Behavior Planning): Designing and building decision-making layers for autonomous ground handling vehicles with an accent on multi-agent interaction modeling and rule-based decision-making. Focus on implementing high-frequency re-planning algorithms, optimizing real-time navigation latency, and handling complex airside edge cases.

Location: Remote or Hybrid (Atlanta, New York City, South San Francisco). Available in the USA, Canada, UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Poland, and Sweden.

Salary: $144K – $180K (SF/NY), CA$147K – CA$184K (Toronto) + Equity

Company

hirify.global is a Series A startup transforming airport ground handling through autonomous vehicle technology and a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model.

What you will do

• Develop and implement advanced behavior planning algorithms for autonomous vehicles.
• Design, write, and maintain efficient, scalable code using C++ and Python.
• Conduct extensive testing in simulated and real-world airport environments to validate algorithms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of planning systems.
• Analyze system performance and implement enhancements based on data and feedback.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of algorithms and system designs.

Requirements

• Proficiency in modern C++ (11/14/17) and object-oriented programming.
• Skill in Python for rapid prototyping and testing.
• Deep understanding of state machines, behavior trees, and probabilistic planning.
• Familiarity with path planning algorithms such as A*, RRT, or optimization-based methods.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of industry experience in autonomous driving or robotics.

Nice to have

• Experience with ROS / ROS2.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques for behavior prediction and planning.
• Experience implementing high-frequency re-planning systems with minimal latency.
• PhD in Robotics, AI, Mathematics, or control theory.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape a market-defining enterprise product in the aviation autonomy space.
• Backed by top-tier venture capital investors.
• Competitive compensation including equity.
• Flexible work arrangements (Remote/Hybrid options).