Overland AI
Senior Software Engineer - Autonomy Interface
Seattle, WA · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$200k-$240kDetected 127 days ago
TypeScriptPythonFastAPIBackend DevelopmentMachine LearningData EngineeringRoboticsVoIPResearchCommunication
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.
- Integrate backend services with a variety of communication protocols and middleware, including event-driven and real-time messaging systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain backend services that support a command-and- control (C2) interface for autonomous ground vehicles.
- Build and extend APIs using FastAPI, with a strong emphasis on correctness, performance, and maintainability.
- Develop and operate WebRTC-based services for real-time video and data streaming.
- Build asynchronous systems to coordinate real-time data flows and concurrent workloads.
- Collaborate closely with frontend engineers and autonomy engineers to define clean interfaces and deliver end-to-end features.
Requirements
- Experience with or interest in PyTAK and/or ROS 2 is highly beneficial.
- Employment is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export control laws.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience
Nice to have
- MS degree or PhD preferred.
- Deep experience with FastAPI
- prior experience with MQTT is strong preferred.
- Some experience with TypeScript or frontend-backend integration is a plus.
- Desired Experience & Qualifications: MS degree or PhD preferred.
Compensation
- $200k-$240k
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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- export control laws
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