Overland AI

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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