C++ Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop core framework software: Design and implement high-performance C++ systems that form the foundation of collaborative autonomy behaviors in multi-domain environments.
• Enable collaborative autonomy: Develop software that allows multiple autonomous agents to coordinate and collaborate across different operational domains (air, ground, maritime).
• Support multidisciplinary teams: Work closely with autonomy engineers, product managers, and customers to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Leverage modern development tools: Heavily utilize agentic coding tools and AI assistants to accelerate development and improve code quality.
• Optimize performance: Profile, debug, and optimize code for real-time performance in resource-constrained environments.
• Automate workflows: Create scripts and tools to improve development velocity and testing efficiency.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong C++ programming skills with experience in modern C++ (C++20 or later).
• Experience with Python and shell scripting for automation and tooling.
• Proficiency with agentic coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI-assisted development tools.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Must be willing to travel as projects require (estimated 10-20%).

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, or real-time control systems.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and multi-agent coordination.
• Knowledge of network programming and inter-process communication (IPC).
• Experience with build systems (CMake, Bazel) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with data serialization formats (Protocol Buffers, FlatBuffers, Cap'n Proto).
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range: $125,000 to $175,000 USD annually (for the Poway, CA location).
• Total compensation package may also include equity (options and/or restricted stock units), comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off.
• Note: Actual base salary influenced by experience, credentials, education, skill level, interview performance, and position scope. Benefits subject to change.