Software Engineer, Autonomy Integration and Deployment Seattle, WA

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Software Engineer, Autonomy Integration and DeploymentSeattle, WAFounded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver combined capabilities for unit commanders. Our OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and operate off-road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator control. Our intuitive OverWatch C2 interface provides commanders with precise coordination capabilities essential for mission success.Overland AI has secured $42M in funding, including a Series A led by 8VC, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. Backed by eight-figure contracts across the Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations.We are looking for robotics experts to bring off-road autonomy in challenging terrain to a growing fleet of ground vehicles.In this role, you will:

• Deploy autonomy in the real world: Integrate the OverDrive autonomy stack onto hardware platforms for delivery to customers.
• Contribute to the autonomy stack: Identify gaps in performance, propose solutions, and implement in collaboration with other teams.
• Design and develop tools to efficiently deploy the OverDrive autonomy stack onto a suite of robotic vehicles.
• Lead field test campaigns to evaluate and/or demonstrate the OverDrive autonomy stack on real platforms in challenging off-road terrain.
• Think broadly about overall system performance and interactions between various components present in an autonomous vehicle.
• Collaborate throughout Overland: Bridge the gap between business development and core R&D teams to deliver effective autonomy to customers.Qualifications
  • Strong technical background: Bachelors, M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science, robotics, or related field.
  • Experience working with robotics systems including familiarity with ROS and/or ROS 2.
  • Experience developing with C++ and Python in a Linux environment.
  • Analytical thinking and scientific mindset: The ability to rapidly troubleshoot issues, design and carry out diagnostic experiments, and thoughtfully interpret experimental results.
  • Field-test forward: You are passionate about building systems that work in the real world: despite rain, snow, and mud.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance.
  • Ability to relocate to Seattle, WA.Nice to have
    • Extensive experience with ROS 2.
    • Experience deploying containerized software.
    • Experience summarizing and presenting technical material to a nontechnical audience.Benefits
      • The salary range for this position is $140K to $300K annually.
      • Equity compensation.
      • Best-in-class healthcare, dental and vision plans.
      • Unlimited PTO.
      • 401k with company match.
      • Parental leave.Apply for this job* indicates a required fieldFirst Name *Last Name *Email *PhoneResume/CVEnter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfWork Authorization *Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Overland AI?
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