Cyngn is a publicly-traded autonomous technology company that deploys self-driving industrial vehicles to factories, warehouses, and other facilities throughout North America.

We are looking for a Senior C++ Robotics Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a vital role in developing and integrating autonomous vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust robotics software using C++ and ROS/ROS2 framework
• Develop and maintain critical system components including state management, health monitoring, and diagnostic tools
• Create and optimize high-performance software for processing sensor data from LiDAR, cameras, and other perception systems
• Implement and maintain CAN bus communications and firmware update systems
• Configure and optimize container environments for various autonomous vehicle components
• Develop and maintain system provisioning and configuration management tools
• Implement performance profiling and optimization across the autonomous vehicle stack
• Create and maintain automated testing and validation frameworks for system integration
• Troubleshoot complex system issues across hardware, software, and network interfaces
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate perception, localization, and control systems

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in robotics software development or system integration
• Strong proficiency in ROS/ROS2 and Ubuntu-based systems
• Extensive experience with real-time system performance optimization and CUDA programming
• Deep understanding of autonomous vehicle architecture and systems integration
• Strong background in electrical systems, CAN protocols, and firmware development
• Expertise in container technologies (Docker, Podman) and their underlying systems
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible
• Strong programming skills in C++, Python, and shell scripting
• Thorough understanding of networking principles and protocols
• Experience with high-performance computing and system optimization
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across hardware and software domains
• Excellent documentation and communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with fleet management systems or logistics software
• Experience with industrial automation or autonomous mobile robots
• Knowledge of Open-RMF middleware framework
• Experience with telematics data processing and analytics
• Familiarity with computer vision and machine learning deployment
• Experience with over-the-air (OTA) update systems
• Knowledge of safety-critical software development practices
• Experience with real-time operating systems
• Familiarity with automotive-grade software development
• Background in system safety and fault tolerance design
• Experience with simulation environments for autonomous systems testing
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Benefits & Perks

• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
• Life, Short-term, and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
• Company 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible vacation policy
• Sabbatical leave opportunity after five years with the company
• Paid Parental Leave
• Daily lunches for in-office employees
• Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees

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