Software Engineer

## Software Engineer Apply:
Melbourne, FL:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
8725
** Worker Type
** Regular
* * Job Description
** As a
** Software Enginee
** r at AV, you’ll develop software to control advanced robotic platforms from AV and industry leaders including Boston Dynamics, Red Cat, FLIR, Skydio, QinetiQ, Parrot, and more.  You’ll play a key role in developing Kinesis, our flagship software ecosystem that enables users to collaboratively control a diverse set of robots.  This role is ideal for engineers who take ownership, enjoy working hands-on with hardware, and bring structure and clarity to complex systems.

You’ll be trusted to move quickly, make sound decisions, and continuously improve our product and execution.
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* Position Responsibilities:

*** Software development in support of AV’s vision-based navigation, autonomy, cooperative behaviors, and mission systems technology roadmap.
* Design, implement, and integrate systems in C++ and Kotlin.
* Develop cross-platform applications for Android, Linux, and Windows to control robotic platforms.
* Design SDK interfaces for internal and external integration with AV systems.
* Perform hands-on field testing with robots to validate new features.
* Delivers work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule & budget.
* Supports and derives algorithm design from detailed software requirements.
* Works closely with multiple teams of software developers reusing developed software to support different programs.
* Operates in a continuous learning environment and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
* Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
* Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.
* Occasional travel for customer or testing events.
* Other duties as assigned.
** Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):
*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience with 5+ years of relevant experience.
* Strong fluency in modern C++, maintainable software architecture, and modular system design
* Experience evaluating product design tradeoffs and translating them into clear system requirements
* Hands-on knowledge of CMake or similar build systems
* Experience developing software for mechatronic or hardware-integrated systems
* Knowledge of computer networking topologies, protocols, and principles
* Self-directed engineer who takes ownership and brings structure to complex systems
* Ability to engage directly with technical and non-technical customers
* Ability to leverage AI tooling to improve engineering productivity and code quality
* Ability to obtain a US DoD Secret clearance if required
* Willingness to travel locally (Occasionally)
** Other Qualifications & Desired

Competencies:

*** Advanced degree is preferred
* Familiarity with safety critical software concepts such as determinism and real-time systems
* Experience with UAS, drones, robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other embedded systems
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Gitlab or similar)
* Android/Linux application development experience
* Experience with Docker
* Experience with FastDDS, gRPC, MQTT, or similar networking protocols
* Experience designing and delivering APIs and SDKs to third-party developers
* Demonstrates leadership skills and sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
* Demonstrates effective listening, questioning, clarifying and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings
* Demonstrates understanding of system design that one is…