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# Senior Software Engineer - Autonomy Platform

- **Company:** Zendar LLC
- **Location:** Berkeley, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), CAN Bus, Linux, Device Drivers, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Motion Planning, Software Engineering, Lidar
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/698ff797-39d8-427f-995c-7fa6e2a3688b

## About the Role

* Ability to work from the office in Berkeley, CA, at least from Tuesday to Thursday.
 * 5+ years of experience in SW engineering.
 * Proficiency with C++ and Python.
 * Experience leading features from design through production.
 * Ability to break down complex problems into well-defined technical solutions.
 * A proactive approach to solving problems and willingness to take on new challenges as they arise.
 * Somebody with solid opinions based on experience, yet open-minded and flexible to find the best solution for the situation.

Bonus Points For:

 * Experience working with hardware, especially automotive sensors (radar, lidar, camera, CANbus)
 * Experience with Javascript or UI development
 * Experience with working with Linux
 * A track record of excelling in ambiguous or evolving roles in a fast-paced environment

## Description

We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join the Platform team of 5 engineers (3 in Berkeley and 2 in Lindau, Germany) with a strong team culture and wide range of expertise, from low-level device drivers up to UI development. You will contribute to all those levels of abstraction across a wide range of project types. This role is ideal for someone with very strong software fundamentals, and comfort and eagerness to learn new domains and challenge themself., * Enable Development of New Perception-based Platforms

 + Integrate new models and algorithms into existing application
 + Work with research teams to support Motion planning and Control of vehicle development
 * Develop and Maintain Data Collection Platform
 + Support data collection requirements from our ML team by adapting the current platform with new sensors and features
 * Set and Maintain Software Standards
 + Drive the team to uphold good SW development practices like testing or efficient deployment
 + Work with teams in the company to maintain unified SW architecture across platforms