Staff Software Engineer, Controls
Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Tue, Oct 20, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Owning the delivery of trajectory generation and controls features, the full-time Staff Software Engineer, Controls will work on all phases of the software development cycle, collaborating with various teams to ensure a safe and efficient autonomous driving experience, either onsite in Pittsburgh, PA or remotely.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver TG&C features from design to integration, ensuring a safe and comfortable vehicle experience
- Collaborate with systems engineers to guarantee a well-tested product and provide input to team roadmaps for timely feature delivery
- Write modern C++ and Python software, utilizing unit testing and simulation to enhance the robustness of autonomous driving solutions
Required qualifications:
- BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field; MS or PhD is a plus
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Experience in building motion planning and/or control systems for real-world applications
- Knowledge of optimal control or dynamic optimization, particularly in model predictive control or real-time trajectory generation
- Fluency in modern C++ and experience with Python
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