Senior Software Engineer II

The Autonomy Interactions Team is responsible for building the tools and systems that run and communicate with our vehicles to support our roboticists, global operations, and integrations. If it is managing vehicle communications, providing exemplary rider experiences, or developing our remote guidance tool our group has numerous ways to make their mark. Members of this tight‑knit group act as a force multiplier, increasing the efficiency and productivity of other engineering teams. Essential Responsibilities Build full stack systems that are highly responsive, scalable and resilient Provide a strong example of ownership of the projects in which they are involved. Develop RESTful APIs and messaging solutions as a foundation for new features and to support scalable architecture Be the driving force for adoption of frontend and backend Web and mobile frameworks, and identify opportunities to modernize existing experiences Mentor Junior engineers to help them progress professionally Manage documentation, quality of team code, processes, and best practices. Provide modern and intuitive user experience Work independently to develop complex features with little oversight. Skills and Abilities Success in this role typically requires the following competencies: Talent and passion for engaging with customers to gather requirements, identify shortcomings, and develop new features. Strong knowledge of REST APIs and messaging solutions such as NATS, Kafka, Kinesis, SQS/SNS Strong sense of ownership and a results oriented mindset. Attention to detail Rigorous testing methodology Excellent written and verbal communication skills Working knowledge of telemetry systems and real‑time data processing Qualifications and Experience Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience: Required S. Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, HCI/UX, or an equivalent degree and 5 years of industry experience Hands‑on experience with full stack development with expertise in frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue Experience with backend technologies such as Rust, Node.JS/Express, Java/Spring, Python, Go Hands‑on experience with AWS or other cloud services. Experience with robotics, automotive engineering, or start‑ups is not required Ability to pass a driving record check Desirable Expertise with QUIC, optimizing low throughput connections, streaming audio and streaming video. S. Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or HCI/UX and 5 years of industry experience Experience developing Single Page Applications (SPAs) and Progressive Web Applications (PWAs) Experience building and managing large‑scale systems in a cloud environment Experience designing and building modern, accessible and delightful user interfaces Physical Requirements Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to: Prolonged sitting Prolonged standing Prolonged computer use Lift up to 50 pounds Hybrid role based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan Hybrid employees work remotely from their home or alternative work space as well as from one of our offices or sites at an agreed‑upon cadence set by their leader and based on the nature of their role. 1‑3 days per week in office as agreed to with manager based on job function Salary Range $158,500—$190,000 USD Benefits and Perks Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible to participate! Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available. Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match. Generous paid parental leave with immediate eligibility as well as a phased return to work. Flexible vacation policy in addition to 18 paid company holidays. Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing #J-18808-Ljbffr