The Company
Outrider is a software company that is automating distribution yards with electric, self-driving trucks. Our system eliminates manual tasks that are hazardous and repetitive while it improves safety and efficiency. Outrider’s mission is to drive the rapid adoption of sustainable freight transportation. We are a private company founded in 2018 and backed by NEA, 8VC, Koch Disruptive Technologies, NVIDIA, and other top-tier investors. Our customers are Fortune 200 companies and our autonomous trucks are already running in distribution yards. For more information, visit www.outrider.ai
At Outrider, you'll develop, improve upon, and ship cutting-edge software that drives next-generation freight transportation. Your work will directly contribute to autonomous systems that move millions of tons of freight across shipping & logistics centers, revolutionizing the way goods are transported globally. Over time, your contributions will enhance efficiency, safety, precision, and sustainability across the supply chain. Throughout your time at Outrider, you'll collaborate across teams and functions to build and maintain robust systems that keep the global economy moving.
The Role
The Senior Software Engineer will report to the manager of the Autonomy Sensors & Integration team. This role will support the development, integration, deployment, and testing of autonomy algorithms and sensor systems used on the robot.
This position requires rapid software prototyping skills, hardware integration and profiling skills, attention to detail and the ability to succeed in unstructured environments.
This is a hybrid position located in Brighton, CO.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Implement, test, deploy, monitor, and support on-robot software algorithms in clean, performant, modern C++ and CUDA
- Create and enhance offline tooling in C++, Python and other languages as appropriate
- Evaluate and monitor sensor performance in test and deployment environments
- Deploy neural networks on-robot using CUDA, TensorRT and other technologies
- Lead cross-functional projects and initiatives
Required Qualifications
- BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Deep experience writing, debugging, and optimizing modern C++ in complex systems
- Professional experience in robotics and/or autonomous driving applications
- Professional experience with ROS/ROS2 and other robotics middlewares
- Familiarity with Linux development and target environments
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated strong leadership and people skills
Ideal Qualifications
- Experience with Python, bash and other scripting languages
- Experience with Docker, cross-compilation and containerized development
- Experience visualizing robotics data
- Deep familiarity with modern C++ (C++17, C++20)
- Deep familiarity with Git and large multi-repository codebases
- Experience with modern automotive sensors: cameras, lidar, ToF, radar, ultrasonic etc.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $135,850 - $184,752
- Equity: Significant equity package commensurate on experience and skills
- Benefits: Full health benefits
- Home office stipend up to $500 to help you create a comfortable and productive workspace.
- Actual compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, and specific work location due to differences in the cost of labor.
At Outrider, we believe in cultivating an environment where there is diversity of perspectives, experiences, and knowledge with the expectation that we thrive in an inclusive environment. Outrider is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any others that are protected by law.
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