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Senior Software Engineer (C++) - Sensor Pipelines
$179K–$269K
Pittsburgh, PA, Palo Alto, CA, Detroit, MI +4 · Remote · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 21, 2026
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, Palo Alto, CA, Detroit, MI
Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Palo Alto, California, United States
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Remote - Experience
- 4+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree; 2+ years with a master's degree; or PhD. Also requires 4 years of strong embedded C++ development experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field; master's degree and PhD are stated alternatives.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
About the job
Develop embedded C++ software for radar and lidar sensors and their networking functions in an autonomous-driving system.
What you'll do
- Design, implement, and test high-performance C++ for resource-constrained environments.
- Develop safe, efficient sensor software aligned with Functional Safety standards.
- Work with suppliers and hardware and systems engineers to deliver the product.
What they ask for
- 4 years of experience developing embedded applications and systems using C++.
- Proficiency in network communication concepts, including protocols, physical-layer requirements, bandwidth, and configuration.
- Experience with multi-processor SoCs or similar embedded processors.
- Strong software design, algorithm, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with FreeRTOS/SafeRTOS and/or Embedded Linux; experience with safety-critical sensing systems.
- Experience with radar or lidar network-based sensors; technical leadership taking products to production.
Pay
$179,200 - $268,800 USD base salary
Tools
C++, Radar, Lidar, FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS, Embedded Linux, multi-processor SoCs
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