Senior Software Engineer, Controls (Autonomous Driving)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer, Controls (MATLAB/Simulink): Designing and implementing feedback, control, and actuation strategies for autonomous commercial trucks with an accent on safety-critical software and vehicle characterization. Focus on solving fundamental problems in redundant actuation, degraded operation, and fail-safe control for heavy-duty vehicles.

Location: Mountain View, CA (Onsite)

Salary: $190,000 - $260,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a leader in autonomous ground transportation developing an AI-powered technology stack for commercial trucking and the public sector.

What you will do

• Design and implement feedback, control, and actuation strategies using established and novel techniques.
• Architect and develop reliable, redundant, and safety-critical software for fully-loaded autonomous trucks.
• Characterize vehicle platforms (steering, braking, engine management) to develop models for motion planning and simulation.
• Solve fundamental problems regarding redundant actuation, degraded operation, and fail-safe control.
• Collaborate with hardware, embedded systems, and systems engineering teams to deliver a robust control architecture.
• Create requirement specifications, implement features, and document testing results.

Requirements

• Production-level experience with MATLAB and Simulink.
• Experience with automatic code generation from MATLAB/Simulink to embedded C/C++.
• Proven track record of developing and tuning controllers for mobile autonomous robots (trucks, cars, or aircraft).
• Expertise in system identification, modeling, and simulation of complex dynamics.
• Strong theoretical foundation in control systems and redundant architectures.
• Must be based in or able to work from Mountain View, CA

Nice to have

• Proficiency in production C++.
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.
• Background in safety-critical domains (automotive, aerospace, or medical).
• Experience with CAN or Ethernet protocols for software/hardware interfacing.
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and resource-constrained embedded systems.
• Familiarity with formal verification methods and ISO26262 processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation including equity and annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans (Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, MetLife).
• Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave.
• Office perks: dog-friendly environment, free catered lunch, and free EV charging.
• Fidelity 401(k), HSA, and FSA options.
• Well-being benefits including Headspace, Calm, and mental health navigation.