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Software Engineer (Robotics, Drones, Autonomous Vehicles)

$140k - $200k

Cabana

Job Description

Software Engineer – Autonomous Systems (Robotics, Drones, Autonomous Vehicles)

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We're proudly partnered with Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) to support with their ongoing engineering hiring.

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About the Role

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Join a high-impact engineering team building advanced autonomous defense systems that operate on the edge- in real, austere environments. You’ll develop, integrate, and deploy intelligent software that connects sensors, effectors, and AI decision-making to protect critical infrastructure from complex threats, including drone attacks.

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You’ll work with experts in sensing, AI, robotics, and systems engineering to deliver fully integrated solutions that redefine the boundaries of what’s possible in autonomous defense.

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What You’ll Do

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  • Build, test, and deploy mission-critical AI and autonomy software for navigation, sensor fusion, and area defense.
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  • Integrate software with radar, camera, RF sensors, and autonomous platforms.
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  • “Make it work” on the edge, on-prem, and hybrid-cloud — tackling deployment, networking, and hardware challenges.
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  • Partner across disciplines, AI, systems, robotics, and UX — to deliver production-ready solutions.
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What You Bring

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  • 2+ years of software development experience in autonomy, robotics, drones, or embedded systems.
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  • Experience integrating and deploying software to edge systems (drones, self-driving, on-prem/edge servers).
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  • Solid grasp of networking, Linux, CI/CD, automation, and hardware integration.
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  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
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  • U.S. Security Clearance (active or eligible) and ability to travel 25–75% as needed.
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Why This Role

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You’ll be at the intersection of AI, autonomy, and national defense, solving real-world problems that matter. Expect a fast-paced, deeply technical environment where your code ships to the edge and impacts real missions.

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Location: Washington DC, Palo Alto, Seattle, Denver, New York

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Compensation: $140K – $200K + RSUs

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Clearance: Active or eligible U.S. Security Clearance required

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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