Principal Engineer, Embedded, Sensors, and Safety Software

Outrider•Henderson, NV

About The Position

The Principal Engineer, Embedded, Sensors, and Safety Software will create reliable, safety-critical software that senses, monitors, and controls the vehicle. This role requires exceptional software engineering skills, full development lifecycle knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in unstructured environments. Successful candidates have a demonstrated technical track record in designing and implementing robust Software Test Infrastructure for complex hardware-based systems, bringing an exceptional system-level perspective and proficiency in software. This role is mission-critical for helping deliver and scale a safety-critical system for industrial automation. The opportunity offers a technical, hands-on team member the chance to help develop a market-defining enterprise product that combines autonomous vehicle technology with a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model. The ideal candidate will embrace our goal to drive zero-emission, self-driving vehicle adoption, and help us realize our potential to define, build, and lead a new category of robotic automation for the enterprise.

Requirements

Experience developing software test infrastructure for safety-critical systems
Exceptional system-level perspective, proficient in software, with practical familiarity in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Proficiency in Python
Experience developing application software in C and Modern C++ for embedded systems
Experience with test lab equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, data acquisition unit, signal generator…)
Experience with CAN and networking (UDP, TCP, DHCP, DNS, Wireshark…)
Professional experience using perception sensors (e.g RADARs, LIDARs, cameras…), GPS, encoders and other safety significant hardware (e.g. safety interlock systems)
Experience with REST APIs
Familiarity with development containers
Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines
Experience with AI coding tools and willingness to adopt AI-assisted development workflows
Background developing software in a Linux environment
Proficiency across the full software development lifecycle
Exceptional analytical skills
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field

Nice To Haves

Experience scaling a fleet of autonomous vehicles or mobile robots
Experience working with ROS or ROS2
Experience using IBM ELM/DOORS (inc. external integrations)
Familiarity with functional safety specifications, including ISO 26262 and IEC 61508
Master’s degree in computer engineering or computer science

Responsibilities

Build the Software and System Test Infrastructure
Design, implement, and deliver test solutions for components and integrated systems to meet quality, repeatability, and schedule milestones
Upgrade and maintain existing test solutions
Develop test cases to test software requirements at different levels of the development lifecycle (inc. HIL)
Integrate test solutions for continuous integration/continuous development
Develop, implement, and deliver automated characterization and calibration solutions for new and existing components, including perception sensors.
Develop high-quality, scalable software
Triage issues and perform root cause analysis using system context, user observations, and log data
Coordinate with hardware, system safety, and test teams to iterate on system performance and hit targets, metrics, and KPIs
Support product deployment, system maintenance, and the software development lifecycle for customer sites and system validation
Identify opportunities to improve deployed systems based on data
Address issues by developing software in C and C++ (from simple patch to feature re-architecture)
Develop embedded C software for control units, actuators, and sensors interfaced with the base vehicle
Deliver experiments to validate hypotheses, evaluate system performance and design changes, and support engineering decisions
Provide technical leadership and mentor team on software and system safety
Contribute to Outrider's growth and a culture of responsible zero-emission autonomous vehicle deployment