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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Actalent - **Location:** Bridgeport, WV, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Motion Planning, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, State Machines, Solid Principles, Information Technology - **Published:** May 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usca89e372e08cb629a65582840f383208 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, robotics, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience and demonstrated skill. * Strong programming skills in C++ with experience in production-grade software development. * Proficiency in at least one additional language such as Python or Java. * Solid core software engineering skills, including software design, unit testing, and debugging. * Experience integrating software on hardware products, particularly in embedded or robotics contexts. * Ability to consistently deliver production-quality software in a continuously integrated environment. * Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design principles. * Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable code and follow strong documentation practices. * Experience working with Linux-based development environments. * Experience in software development for autonomous vehicles or automotive engineering. * Willingness and ability to travel between 10-25% or 25-50% depending on role needs, and to commute to Arlington, VA as required. Additional Skills & Qualifications * Experience in software development for robotics and autonomous systems. * Familiarity with state machines and motion or path planning for autonomous platforms. * Knowledge of navigation and mapping algorithms used in robotics and autonomous vehicles. * Understanding of robot perception techniques and sensor integration. * Familiarity with real-time operating systems and embedded programming. * Experience working in cross-functional teams with engineers, researchers, and product managers. * Experience or interest in applications that support national security missions and industrial automation. ## Description This role focuses on designing, developing, and deploying software that enables intelligent behavior in robotics and autonomous ground vehicles. You will work on an autonomy stack that supports real-world missions for national security and industrial applications, integrating software with hardware platforms and validating performance in demanding, real-world environments. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams of engineers, researchers, and product managers to deliver robust, scalable, and production-quality software for complex autonomous systems. Responsibilities * Design, develop, and maintain software components that enable intelligent behavior in autonomous ground vehicles. * Integrate and deploy the autonomy stack onto customer-bound hardware platforms and validate performance in real-world conditions. * Collaborate directly with end users and internal stakeholders to deliver new autonomous behaviors, payload integrations, and emerging mission use cases. * Take a holistic view of autonomous vehicle behavior by understanding how sensing, compute, controls, and other subsystems interact, and drive overall system performance improvements. * Analyze test results from field and lab environments, identify issues and root causes, and work with engineering teams to drive problems to resolution. * Identify performance shortfalls in the core autonomy stack, shape solution approaches, and implement enhancements in partnership with cross-functional teams. * Partner with business development and engineering teams to translate customer requirements into delivered autonomy capabilities, supporting the full lifecycle from research and development to deployment. * Integrate software on hardware products, ensuring reliable operation of autonomous systems in heavy engineering and test environments. * Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code while adhering to software design, unit testing, and debugging best practices. * Consistently deliver production-quality software in a continuously integrated environment. * Travel 10-25% or up to 25-50%, depending on role placement and candidate preference, and commute to Arlington, VA as needed to support on-site integration and testing. ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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