Overland AI
Forward Deployed Software Engineer
$140K–$180K
Seattle, WA +1 · On-site · Full-time · Posted Feb 23, 2026
- Location
- Seattle, WA
San Francisco, CA - Experience
- 5–8 years of equivalent professional experience as an alternative to the stated degree; no separate years-of-experience requirement stated.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
About the job
Deploys, troubleshoots, and improves autonomous ground-vehicle software in field and operational settings, working with users and cross-functional teams.
What you'll do
- Deploy, configure, and field-test autonomy software; troubleshoot software, networking, and system-integration issues on vehicles.
- Contribute to autonomy, perception, and system-level software improvements based on field feedback.
- Document field performance, train operators, and support operational readiness.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or 5–8 years of equivalent professional experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in Python and/or C++; experience in Linux-based environments.
- Familiarity with robotics and autonomous systems, hardware integration, and sensors such as LiDAR and cameras.
Pay
$140,000 - $180,000 annually (base salary)
Tools
Python, C++, Linux, ROS, LiDAR
AI focus
Contributes to autonomy and perception software for autonomous ground vehicles; the posting also describes the company’s robotics and machine learning background.
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