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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # software developer - **Company:** Upstart - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $250,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Linux, DSpace, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Rapid Prototyping Process, Test Data, Containerization, Information Technology, Optimization Algorithms, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-staff-software-engineer-controls-gatik-ai-7119601 ## About the Role * MSc or PhD in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Computer Science with a background in controls and optimization. * Deep understanding of optimal control, MPC, and Kalman filtering. * 5+ years of production-level experience in C++/C (high and low level coding) and Matlab/Simulink. * Experience using optimization techniques and tools/solvers to create robust and performant controllers. * Solid backgrounds in math and linear algebra, and vehicle dynamics modeling and controls. * 2+ years of experience in the AV/ADAS industries. * Experience using source control, containerization, bash scripting, ROS2, CAN, Python, and Linux., * Familiar with dSPACE and vehicle dynamic modeling toolchains. * Familiar with SiL/HiL setup and automotive-grade simulation tools such as TruckSim and IPG TruckMaker. * Familiar with CI/CD and pipeline management. ## Description We seek passionate Software Engineers with strong fundamentals in software development practices and who are experts in C/C++ and Matlab/Simulink languages in production-oriented environments. The ideal candidate has a solid background in Control and Optimization and is a highly experienced software developer passionate about enabling the world's first safe, reliable & efficient network of autonomous vehicles. You will partner with the research and software engineers to design, develop, test, and validate our autonomous fleet's AV control and optimization features., * Design, implement, integrate, and support real-time mission-critical software for Gatik's autonomy stack. * Work with the research engineers to develop maintainable, testable, and robust software designs. * Work with the Control team to develop, design, and implement the control and optimization methods in simulation and through in-vehicle testing. * Support rapid prototyping of new methodologies via SiL and HiL. * Participate in tuning, calibration, and in-vehicle testing. * Participate in the visualization and post-processing of test data. * Collaborate with planning, localization, dbw, and testing teams for efficient, secure, and scalable software integration ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)