Software Engineer - All Levels

Allen Control Systems
Mountain View, CA, United States
14 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Computer Vision Unit Testing C++ (Programming Language) Code Review Nvidia CUDA Continuous Integration Software Debugging Software Design Patterns DevOps Programming Tools Distributed Systems
+20 more
Memory Management Python (Programming Language) Network Protocols OpenCL Performance Tuning Tensorflow Scientific Computating Software Engineering System Programming Multithreading Robot Operating System Pytorch Concurrency Parallel Computation Gpu Programming Git Kubernetes Information Technology Software Version Control Docker

Job description

Please note that your title and level will be determined based on your experience, skills, and the scope of responsibility appropriate for the role. What You’ll Do:

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software applications using C++ or Python.
  • Optimize and enhance existing software for efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, computer vision, and software engineers.
  • Implement best practices in software engineering, including code reviews, unit testing, and documentation.
  • Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and performance issues.
  • Work with modern development tools, version control systems (Git), and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Develop algorithms and data structures to solve complex computational problems.
  • Ensure security and compliance standards are met in software development.

Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled Robotics Software Engineer, very proficient in C++ or Python coding. We are hiring across multiple experience levels, including, * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

  • Strong proficiency in C++ (C++11/14/17/20) and Python.
  • Experience working with robotics and/or autonomous systems.
  • Experience with multi-threading, concurrency, and performance optimization.
  • Familiarity with software development methodologies and design patterns.
  • Knowledge of system programming, memory management, and debugging tools.
  • Experience with version control systems (Git) and agile development practices.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Professional experience in software development preferred.

You’ll Stand Out:

  • Experience with GPU programming (CUDA, OpenCL) or parallel computing.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols and distributed systems.
  • Exposure to machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) or scientific computing.
  • Experience with DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines)

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, * Competitive salary
  • ACS Equity Package
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off

Allen Control Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Allen Control Systems prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

About the company

Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup founded by two former Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and software. We are developing an autonomous gun turret using advanced computer vision and control systems to precisely detect, track, and neutralize enemy drones.

With an engineering-first culture, ACS values technical excellence and innovation. Backed by our founders’ successful exits from two previous ventures acquired for a combined $180M in 2022, we are committed to ensuring that the groundbreaking technologies we develop have a real-world impact.

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