Senior Software Engineer, Vehicle Experience (C++)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer, Vehicle Experience (C++): Designing and optimizing software for autonomous vehicle ride states and rider interactions with an accent on C++ performance on Linux and cloud integration. Focus on orchestrating in-vehicle features, implementing failsafe mechanisms, and ensuring automotive-grade safety standards.

Location: Hybrid (Foster City, CA)

Salary: $192,000 - $263,000 a year

Company

hirify.global is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem for urban mobility-as-a-service.

What you will do

• Design and implement C++ software to manage autonomous vehicle ride states and passenger interactions on Linux.
• Develop backend cloud features to support vehicle experience functionality end-to-end.
• Architect mission-critical software components that process sensor data with robust error handling and failsafe mechanisms.
• Lead technical design reviews and mentor junior engineers in embedded systems development and system optimization.
• Analyze system performance metrics and telemetry data to optimize software efficiency and troubleshoot issues.
• Partner with UX, Product, and QA teams to deliver integrated solutions for autonomous vehicle technology.

Requirements

• MS/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of software development experience.
• Strong expertise in modern C++ development on Linux systems and backend cloud systems.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, automated testing, and validation methodologies in large software projects.
• Ability to translate UX requirements into technical implementations for user-centric product software.
• Must be based in or be able to work hybrid in Foster City, CA.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of robotics, automotive, or embedded systems software development and real-time constraints.
• Hands-on experience with Data Distribution Service (DDS) middleware in production.
• Proficiency with distributed systems in Java, Kotlin, or Python.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment building the future of transportation.
• Fast-moving, highly execution-oriented team culture.
• Inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives for innovation.
• Support for accommodations during the application and interview process.