Software Engineer I (Autonomous Driving)

TL;DR

Software Engineer I (Python/AWS): Developing cloud-based systems and data pipelines to evaluate autonomy performance and safety metrics for autonomous semi-trucks with an accent on telemetry processing and validation workflows. Focus on building scalable AWS infrastructure and automating release readiness evaluation to ensure software safety before deployment.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $114,400 - $137,300 USD

Company

hirify.global develops Level 4 autonomous semi-truck software to transform global freight movement.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain Python-based services and AWS data pipelines for metrics and validation workflows.
• Process and analyze vehicle telemetry to generate safety KPIs and meaningful system signals.
• Implement release validation logic integrated with automated testing and evaluation pipelines.
• Collaborate with autonomy and systems teams to refine safety and performance metrics.
• Troubleshoot pipeline failures and data quality issues using logs and large-scale datasets.
• Automate workflow orchestration systems used for validation and release readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 0–4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong programming proficiency in Python.
• Experience with AWS services such as S3, Lambda, ECS, or Step Functions.
• Ability to analyze large-scale datasets and debug systems using telemetry and logs.
• Must be based in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience with workflow orchestration tools like Temporal or Airflow.
• Background in robotics, automotive, or autonomous systems.
• Knowledge of time-series datasets and event data.
• Experience with CI/CD workflows and cloud-native development.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health package with 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums.
• Financial security via a 401K plan with 6% employer match and stock options.
• Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation available immediately.
• Competitive compensation including a bonus component.
• Collaborative, energetic, and inclusive team environment.