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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Overland Ai
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $300,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Python (Programming Language), Information Technology
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/8b27bb56-8491-412d-89c2-89254950f658

## About the Role

* Strong technical background: Bachelors, M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science, robotics, or related field.
 * Experience working with robotics systems including familiarity with ROS and/or ROS 2.
 * Experience developing with C++ and Python in a Linux environment
 * Analytical thinking and scientific mindset: The ability to rapidly troubleshoot issues, design and carry out diagnostic experiments, and thoughtfully interpret experimental results
 * Field-test forward: You are passionate about building systems that work in the real world: despite rain, snow, and mud.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance.
 * Ability to relocate to Seattle, WA.

Nice to have

 * Extensive experience with ROS 2.
 * Experience deploying containerized software
 * Experience summarizing and presenting technical material to a nontechnical audience.

## Description

Overland AI has secured funding from prominent defense tech investors including 8VC and Point 72, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. Backed by eight-figure contracts across the Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations., * Deploy autonomy in the real world: Integrate the OverDrive autonomy stack onto hardware platforms for delivery to customers.

 * Contribute to the autonomy stack: Identify gaps in performance, propose solutions, and implement in collaboration with other teams.
 * Work across the organization and with end-users to develop and deploy new behaviors, payloads integrations, and novel use-cases.
 * Design and develop tools to efficiently deploy the OverDrive autonomy stack onto a suite of robotic vehicles.
 * Lead field test campaigns to evaluate and/or demonstrate the OverDrive autonomy stack on real platforms in challenging off-road terrain.
 * Think broadly about overall system performance and interactions between various components present in an autonomous vehicle.
 * Collaborate throughout Overland: Bridge the gap between business development and core R&D teams to deliver effective autonomy to customers.


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