Job Title: Software Engineer – System Infrastructure / OS & Connectivity
Location: Austin, TX
Salary Range: $120,000 - $170,000 Per Year
Job Type: Direct Hire

Sponsorship: Yes, Company provides visa sponsorship

Job Overview

A leading autonomous mobility company seeks a Software Engineer to design and develop operating systems powering self-driving cars and delivery robots. You will create management tools for configuration, updates, and connectivity, bridging software and hardware integration. This role ensures reliable fleet operations through secure, efficient system-level software across x86 and arm64 platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain system-level software for Linux on x86 and arm64 architectures.

• Build software interacting with OS components and cloud services for efficiency and reliability.

• Create OS distributions optimized for autonomous vehicles and robots.

• Contribute to system architecture design for smooth infrastructure integration.

• Ensure software system security through basic security principles.

• Integrate software and hardware components of the autonomous driving stack on vehicles.

• Write scripts and automate tasks using Python.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in system-level software development.

• Proficiency in Linux-based systems, including x86 and embedded devices.

• Proficiency in Python, C++, or Go, with readiness to work in Python and Go.

• Familiarity with Linux networking, including bridging, routing, and virtualization.

• Experience with backend development and cloud services, with AWS preferred.

• Basic understanding of software system security principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Linux distribution management, particularly Ubuntu and NixOS.

• Knowledge of isolation and virtualization techniques like Linux containers and Docker.

• Experience with software build systems, particularly Bazel.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices including CI/CD on GitHub, AWS, and Kubernetes.

• Knowledge of Linux kernel basics and ability to write or modify hardware drivers.

• Willingness to engage in cross-functional tasks, learn new technologies, and write software for in-house hardware.

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Pre-tax commuter benefits

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Employer-covered disability and life insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Generous PTO

• Covered lunches and more