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Senior C++ Software Engineer (Autonomous Systems)

Full-time

Diversified Services Network, Inc.

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Senior C++ Software Engineer (Autonomous Systems) to join our team in Mossville, IL OR Pittsburgh, PA OR Sanford, North Carolina OR Cary, North Carolina OR Clayton, North Carolina OR San Francisco, CA! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your technical career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company - let's talk!

 

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to play a key technical leadership role on autonomy software teams developing perception, planning, control, and platform capabilities for autonomous systems. This position focuses on architecting, implementing, and scaling production-quality autonomy software while mentoring engineers and driving technical direction across projects. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience in complex software systems, thrives in cross‑functional autonomy environments, and is capable of translating ambiguous requirements into robust, field-ready solutions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the design, development, and ownership of major autonomy software components across perception, localization, planning, control, or platform layers
  • Define and influence software architecture for scalable, reliable, and maintainable autonomy systems
  • Translate algorithmic concepts and research prototypes into production-grade, real-time software
  • Serve as a technical leader within the team, setting coding standards, best practices, and design patterns
  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and technical coaching
  • Collaborate closely with robotics, controls, AI/ML, simulation, systems, and safety teams to deliver end-to-end autonomy capabilities
  • Drive integration of autonomy software with sensors, actuators, compute platforms, and vehicle networks (e.g., CAN, Ethernet)
  • Lead debugging and root-cause analysis for complex issues observed in simulation, HIL, or field deployments
  • Ensure software quality through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, performance optimization, and documentation
  • Contribute to technical roadmaps, risk assessments, and long-term platform strategy

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or related field AND 5+ years’ of professional software development experience with a strong focus on autonomy, robotics, or real-time systems.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Strong expertise in C++ (required); proficiency in Python
  • Proven experience designing and maintaining large-scale, production software systems
  • Deep understanding of Linux-based development, multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization

SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Strong code review, design documentation, and technical communication skills
  • Working within a large team that is spread out across the globe
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Holidays

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