Overland AI
Technical Lead - Compute Platform and Optimization
Seattle, WA · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$200k-$260kDetected 13 hours ago
PythonC++Full-Stack DevelopmentCI/CDLinuxMachine LearningSystems EngineeringRoboticsElectrical EngineeringManual TestingResearchCommunication
About the role
- Our OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and operate off-road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator control.
- Overland AI has secured funding from prominent defense tech investors including 8VC and Point 72, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command.
- This role spans middleware performance, system-level tuning, and compute optimization.
Responsibilities
- Profile and optimize middleware and inter-process communication (ROS2, DDS, shared-memory transports) to minimize latency and maximize throughput across the autonomy stack Identify and resolve system-level performance bottlenecks across CPU, GPU, memory, and I/O Work directly with algorithm developers to profile their code, identify optimization opportunities, and co-design implementations that meet real-time budgets Build automated performance regression testing into CI so degradations are caught before merge Write high-performance clean C++ code and promote good coding practices throughout the software organization
Requirements
- Employment is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export control laws.
Compensation
- $200k-$260k
Benefits
- The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver combined capabilities for unit commanders.
Company info
- About Overland AI Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense.
- Our intuitive OverWatch C2 interface provides commanders with precise coordination capabilities essential for mission success.
- Backed by eight-figure contracts across the Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations.
- We are looking for an experienced software engineer to own performance and the compute platform that underpins our autonomous off-road driving stack.
Visa & Work Authorization
- export control laws
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