Lead Software Engineer – Autonomy Execution, SteerAI

SteerAI

Role Overview

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and delivery of core autonomy software modules, including Perception, Decision Making, Navigation, and Localization
• Translate system architecture and high-level design into robust, maintainable, and production-grade software components
• Own technical execution across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with architecture, performance, and safety requirements
• Drive system-level technical decisions in close collaboration with architecture, systems engineering, and validation teams
• Ensure software quality through strong engineering practices, including testing strategies, code quality standards, and CI/CD integration
• Identify technical risks early and drive mitigation strategies across the stack
• Contribute directly to core algorithms and system components when needed
• Support integration, testing, and field validation of autonomy systems on real platforms
• Mentor senior and mid-level engineers and elevate overall engineering maturity across the team
• Foster strong technical ownership culture and execution discipline within the autonomy organization

Technical Focus Areas

• Autonomous driving software architecture and real-time systems
• Sensor fusion and perception pipelines
• Planning, decision-making, and behavior systems
• Localization and mapping
• Robotic navigation and motion control interfaces
• System integration and on-vehicle deployment
• Performance optimization and reliability in safety-critical systems

Requirements

• Strong background in robotics, autonomous systems, or complex embedded software systems
• Proven experience delivering production-level autonomy or robotics software
• Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Python in real-time or high-performance systems
• Experience with system architecture breakdown and large-scale software design
• Hands-on experience with integration on real hardware or simulation environments
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices (testing, CI/CD, modular design)
• Ability to operate both at architectural level and deep implementation level
• Leadership mindset with ability to guide technical teams without formal hierarchy dependency
• Nice to Have
• Experience in autonomous vehicles, defense robotics, or industrial autonomy
• Familiarity with ROS / ROS2 ecosystems
• Experience with safety-critical or ISO 26262 environments
• Experience in fast-paced startup environments
• What we offer
• We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the Autonomous Robotics industry.
• Our work culture is collaborative and inclusive, with a strong focus on innovation and personal growth.
• If you're passionate about advancing the frontiers of Autonomous Robotics and eager to leave a lasting mark in this domain, seize the opportunity and apply today to join us in sculpting the future of this dynamic field!