Senior Algorithm engineer

Company:

Arriver Software, LLC

Engineering Group, Engineering Group >
Software Engineering

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior C++ Software Developer to join the Automated Driving Customer Functions team. In this role, you will design, develop, and validate modern C++ software for Driver Monitoring System (DMS) algorithms supporting features such as driver attention detection, fatigue assessment, gaze tracking, and behavioral analysis. This position requires strong expertise in modern C++ development, safety‑critical software practices, and real-time embedded environments.

As a senior engineer, you will also provide technical leadership and mentorship, and support vehicle integration and production launch activities for ASIL‑rated components.

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

• 5+ years of hands-on technical C++ experience (C++14 or newer preferred)
• Experience in ADAS, Driver Monitoring, or related automotive domains
• Strong foundation in linear algebra, geometry, and spatial coordinate transformations
• Understanding of vehicle dynamics principles
• Experience with QNX or other real-time operating systems
• Additional programming experience in Python, Java, or C#
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 functional safety standards

• Agile development frameworks (Scrum, LeSS, SAFe)
• C++14+, Python, Java, C#
• Debuggers, IDEs, and compilers
• AUTOSAR (Classical and Adaptive)
• Code management and CI tools:
  Git, Jira, Artifactory
• Static analysis tools

• Develop, optimize, and validate driver monitoring algorithms related to driver attention, fatigue, gaze focus, and other behavioral indicators
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, verify, and deploy software components
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
• Lead and influence software architecture for computationally intensive, resource‑constrained C++ modules
• Drive the full software development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with safety‑critical coding standards
• Implement and maintain key software components while effectively communicating technical details to stakeholders
• Analyze test execution results and ensure software behavior aligns with requirements
• Research, evaluate, and integrate new tools, frameworks, and best practices into the codebase
• Maintain thorough documentation for algorithm design decisions and implementation details

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