**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** As a **Software Enginee** r at AV, you'll develop software to control advanced robotic platforms from AV and industry leaders including Boston Dynamics, Red Cat, FLIR, Skydio, QinetiQ, Parrot, and more. You'll play a key role in developing Kinesis, our flagship software ecosystem that enables users to collaboratively control a diverse set of robots. This role is ideal for engineers who take ownership, enjoy working hands-on with hardware, and bring structure and clarity to complex systems. You'll be trusted to move quickly, make sound decisions, and continuously improve our product and execution. **Position Responsibilities:** + Software development in support of AV's vision-based navigation, autonomy, cooperative behaviors, and mission systems technology roadmap. + Design, implement, and integrate systems in C++ and Kotlin. + Develop cross-platform applications for Android, Linux, and Windows to control robotic platforms. + Design SDK interfaces for internal and external integration with AV systems. + Perform hands-on field testing with robots to validate new features. + Delivers work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule & budget. + Supports and derives algorithm design from detailed software requirements. + Works closely with multiple teams of software developers reusing developed software to support different programs. + Operates in a continuous learning environment and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers. + Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. + Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. + Occasional travel for customer or testing events. + Other duties as assigned. **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience with 5+ years of relevant experience. + Strong fluency in modern C++, maintainable software architecture, and modular system design + Experience evaluating product design tradeoffs and translating them into clear system requirements + Hands-on knowledge of CMake or similar build systems + Experience developing software for mechatronic or hardware-integrated systems + Knowledge of computer networking topologies, protocols, and principles + Self-directed engineer who takes ownership and brings structure to complex systems + Ability to engage directly with technical and non-technical customers + Ability to leverage AI tooling to improve engineering productivity and code quality + Ability to obtain a US DoD Secret clearance if required + Willingness to travel locally (Occasionally) **Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:** + Advanced degree is preferred + Familiarity with safety critical software concepts such as determinism and real-time systems + Experience with UAS, drones, robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other embedded systems + Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Gitlab or similar) + Android/Linux application development experience + Experience with Docker + Experience with FastDDS, gRPC, MQTT, or similar networking protocols + Experience designing and delivering APIs and SDKs to third-party developers + Demonstrates leadership skills and sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions + Demonstrates effective listening, questioning, clarifying and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings + Demonstrates understanding of system design that one is working on and understands the role that assigned tasks play in the system + Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties + Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives + Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products + Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company + Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills + Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests **Physical Demands:** + Ability to work in an office environment (Constant) + Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) **Special Requirements:** + **_U.S. Citizenship i_** **_s required._** + Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S. **ITAR Requirement:** _This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply wi