Senior Autonomy Software Systems Engineer (Python)

TL;DR

Senior Autonomy Software Systems Engineer (Python): Building and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure for autonomous vehicle evaluation with an accent on processing large-scale datasets and cloud-based systems. Focus on developing tools for mapping, simulation, and real-world autonomy workflows to enable data-driven decision-making.

Location: Remote (U.S.) or hybrid in Ann Arbor, MI.

Salary: $139,000–$166,800 USD

Company

hirify.global is a leader in autonomous driving technology, now part of the Daimler family, focused on developing software for automated trucking.

What you will do

• Build and maintain Python-based data pipelines to ingest and analyze large-scale autonomy datasets.
• Develop tools to extract and manipulate data from cloud-based storage systems like AWS and GCP.
• Work with HD/SD map data, vehicle telemetry, and simulation outputs to support autonomy workflows.
• Write performant, scalable code for data processing, transformation, and analysis.
• Collaborate with systems, mapping, and AI/ML teams to support data-driven decision-making.
• Contribute to system-level debugging and root cause analysis of autonomy issues.

Requirements

• Must be based in the U.S.
• BS with 6+ years, MS with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ years of experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Robotics.
• Strong proficiency in Python for production-level development.
• Experience working with large-scale datasets and distributed data systems.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Familiarity with SD/HD maps, geospatial data, or spatial data processing.

Nice to have

• Experience with C++ in production systems.
• Exposure to ROS/ROS2 or similar robotics frameworks.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and distributed compute systems.
• Background in autonomy, robotics, or ML data workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including bonus and stock options.
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums.
• 401K plan with 6% employer match.
• Generous paid vacation and flexible scheduling.
• Collaborative, energetic, and team-focused environment.