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CyngnCyngnMountain View, CA

Senior C++ Robotics Engineer

Design and integrate autonomous vehicle robotics software using C++ and ROS/ROS2. Optimize real-time performance, manage system integration, and troubleshoot across hardware/software domains.

198k – 225k/yr
Remote5+ YOEEmbedded Engineering

About the role

What you will do in this role

  • Design and implement robust robotics software using C++ and ROS/ROS2 framework
  • Develop and maintain critical system components including state management, health monitoring, and diagnostic tools
  • Create and optimize high-performance software for processing sensor data from LiDAR, cameras, and other perception systems
  • Implement and maintain CAN bus communications and firmware update systems
  • Configure and optimize container environments for various autonomous vehicle components
  • Develop and maintain system provisioning and configuration management tools
  • Implement performance profiling and optimization across the autonomous vehicle stack
  • Create and maintain automated testing and validation frameworks for system integration
  • Troubleshoot complex system issues across hardware, software, and network interfaces
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate perception, localization, and control systems
  • Optimize system performance for real-time processing of high-bandwidth sensor data
  • Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture and integration procedures

Who you are

  • 5+ years of experience in robotics software development or system integration
  • Strong proficiency in ROS/ROS2 and Ubuntu-based systems
  • Extensive experience with real-time system performance optimization and CUDA programming
  • Deep understanding of autonomous vehicle architecture and systems integration
  • Strong background in electrical systems, CAN protocols, and firmware development
  • Expertise in container technologies (Docker, Podman) and their underlying systems
  • Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible
  • Strong programming skills in C++, Python, and shell scripting
  • Thorough understanding of networking principles and protocols
  • Experience with high-performance computing and system optimization
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across hardware and software domains
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills

Nice to haves

  • Experience with fleet management systems or logistics software
  • Experience with industrial automation or autonomous mobile robots
  • Knowledge of Open-RMF middleware framework
  • Experience with telematics data processing and analytics
  • Familiarity with computer vision and machine learning deployment
  • Experience with over-the-air (OTA) update systems
  • Knowledge of safety-critical software development practices
  • Experience with real-time operating systems
  • Familiarity with automotive-grade software development
  • Background in system safety and fault tolerance design
  • Experience with simulation environments for autonomous systems testing
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Benefits & Perks

  • Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
  • Life, Short-term, and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
  • Company 401(k)
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Sabbatical leave opportunity after five years with the company
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Daily lunches for in-office employees
  • Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees

Skills

C++ROSRos2PythonCUDADockerPodmanAnsibleCan BusLinux
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