Senior Embedded Autonomy Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Autonomy Software Engineer

Job Poster : Burgeon IT Services

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Job Title:

Senior Embedded Autonomy Software Engineer

Location:

Mossville, IL 61552

Position Type:

Contract

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Embedded Autonomy Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in the development of next-generation autonomous systems. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, and scaling production-grade autonomy software focused on perception, planning, control, and platform capabilities.

This position requires strong expertise in complex embedded and distributed software systems, along with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, field-ready autonomous solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the architecture, development, and optimization of autonomy software systems for embedded platforms

Design and implement scalable solutions for perception, planning, control, and autonomous platform capabilities

Translate ambiguous technical requirements into reliable production-quality software

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including systems, robotics, controls, AI/ML, and hardware engineering

Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across autonomy projects

Develop high-performance, real-time software for autonomous and embedded environments

Drive software quality through testing, debugging, code reviews, and continuous integration practices

Support deployment, validation, and performance tuning in real-world operational environments

Contribute to long-term technical strategy and architecture decisions

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field

Strong experience in embedded software development and autonomous systems

Proficiency in C++, Python, and modern software engineering practices

Experience with robotics/autonomy frameworks, real-time systems, and distributed architectures

Strong understanding of perception, planning, localization, or control systems

Experience building scalable, production-quality software solutions

Hands-on experience with Linux-based development environments

Strong debugging, performance optimization, and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ROS/ROS2, autonomous vehicles, robotics, or industrial automation systems

Familiarity with AI/ML-based perception systems

Experience with sensor integration including LiDAR, Radar, GPS, IMU, or Cameras

Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-connected edge systems

Experience mentoring engineering teams in agile development environments

Work Location

Mossville, IL 61552

Employment Type

Contract