Principal Software Engineer, Robot Software
The role
As the Principal Software Engineer - Robot Software, you will be a technical partner to the Head of Robot Software within the broader Vehicle Software department. This is a high-visibility role where you will influence the roadmap for Embodied AI platform (e.g. an autonomous vehicle) capabilities and mentor the next generation of technical leaders. You will be responsible for the architectural integrity, scalability, and highly-reliable performance of the software stacks that power our vehicles. Your success in this role is defined by the business success built upon your technical roadmaps, the team's success and consistent alignment during their execution, and the adoption and impact of your processes and guidance by the team.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Technical Strategy & Vision: Partner with leadership to define a 12-24 month technical roadmap. Chart a course to align, upgrade, and enhance existing systems to meet customer demands and improve internal efficiency. Identify emerging technologies that will keep the company ahead of the curve. Balance the organization’s technical debt against new feature velocity.
System Architecture: Lead the design of complex, cross-functional systems. You will ensure that the "Robot" layer integrates seamlessly with th
