Staff Software Engineer (AI/Robotics)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (AI/Robotics): Integrating learned models into the behavior planning stack for autonomous trucking with an accent on balancing heuristic systems with modern ML components. Focus on designing validation, safety, and fallback strategies for learned planning signals in a production-grade autonomy stack.

Location: Must be based in Mountain View, CA

Salary: $240,000 - $265,000 USD

Company

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

What you will do

• Lead the integration of learned models into the behavior planning stack.
• Collaborate with ML teams on model requirements, evaluation, and deployment.
• Design strategies balancing learned components with existing heuristic planning systems.
• Define validation, fallback, monitoring, and safety criteria for planning components.
• Debug and analyze model behavior using simulation, logs, and real-world data.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Perception, Simulation, and Safety.

Requirements

• Strong experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or related autonomy domains.
• Deep technical background in behavior planning, decision-making, or motion planning.
• Strong software engineering skills with proficiency in C++.
• Experience integrating or developing learned behavior policies or intent models.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. (roles may be limited to U.S. persons due to national security-related restrictions).

Nice to have

• Python proficiency.
• Experience with behavior classification and trajectory prediction.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base pay, equity, and bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative environment focused on autonomous trucking innovation.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment.