Software Engineer, Fleet Systems

Name: RiseMe
Availability: InStock

San Francisco, CAOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 days ago

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Required skills

software engineering fundamentals
programming language
Linux systems
command-line tools
software debugging
technical problems
root causes
software and hardware interfaces
ownership
independent problem-solving

Nice to have

robotics
autonomous vehicles
embedded systems
distributed systems
sensors
telemetry

Role summary

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our team in San Francisco. This on-site role focuses on developing, deploying, and improving the software for our autonomous vehicle fleet. You will work across the onboard software stack, building new features, enhancing system reliability, and addressing real-world operational challenges. Responsibilities include writing and maintaining code for runtime services, sensor interfaces, networking, and logging, investigating and resolving software issues, and deploying software releases. You will also build diagnostic tools and automation to boost efficiency and collaborate with fleet operations and engineering teams. The ideal candidate possesses strong software engineering fundamentals, proficiency in at least one programming language, experience with Linux, and strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Position Overview

We're looking for an experienced software engineer to develop, deploy, and improve the software powering our autonomous vehicle fleet. You'll work across the onboard software stack, building new capabilities, improving system reliability, and solving engineering challenges that arise from operating autonomous vehicles in the real world.

This is a hands-on role combining software development with direct involvement in our fleet. You'll work closely with our software engineering and fleet operations teams to implement features, investigate system behavior, and build tools that help us develop, test, and operate our vehicles more effectively.

We're open to a range of experience levels and value strong technical fundamentals, independent problem-solving, and the ability to quickly understand unfamiliar systems.

This is an on-site role based in San Francisco.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain software across our onboard systems, including runtime services, sensor interfaces, networking, and logging.

Investigate and resolve software issues using logs, telemetry, and hands-on testing.

Implement features, bug fixes, and system improvements based on real-world fleet experience.

Deploy, configure, and validate software releases on vehicles.

Build diagnostic tools, scripts, and automation to improve fleet reliability and engineering efficiency.

Work closely with fleet operations and other engineering teams to support vehicle testing and continuously improve our software stack.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong software engineering fundamentals and proficiency in at least one programming language.

Experience with Linux systems, command-line tools, and software debugging.

Ability to systematically investigate complex technical problems and identify root causes.

Comfortable working across software and hardware interfaces.

Strong ownership, communication skills, and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with robotics, autonomous vehicles, embedded systems, or distributed systems.

Experience with Python, Rust, or C++.

Experience with sensors, networking, telemetry, or data logging.

Experience with software deployment, system monitoring, or test automation.

Experience developing software for systems deployed on physical hardware.

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