Software Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Robotics): Designing and maintaining scalable cloud-based simulation services for autonomous truck testing with an accent on infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud observability. Focus on building robust simulation environments using Python and C++ to support perception and autonomy engineering workflows.

Location: Must be based in Ann Arbor, MI or Blacksburg, VA

Salary: $139,000–$166,800 USD

Company

A leader in autonomous driving technology since 2007, now part of the Daimler family, focused on developing software for automated freight trucks.

What you will do

• Design and implement scalable cloud-based simulation services using AWS managed services.
• Develop and provision cloud infrastructure using Terraform.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including algorithm development, testing, and deployment.
• Maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines, data handling, and containerization workflows.
• Perform root cause analysis for issues found during simulation runs and testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support autonomous and perception engineering use cases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience (Bachelor’s) or 3+ years (Master’s).
• Strong proficiency in Python and Linux environments.
• Experience with AWS managed services and infrastructure-as-code frameworks like Terraform.
• Solid understanding of modern software workflows including CI/CD, containerization, and version control.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience with C++ in production environments.
• Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System) and Bazel build systems.
• Background in autonomous vehicles or robotics simulation.

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 work environment.