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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. Our OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and operate off-road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator control. Our intuitive OverWatch C2 interface provides commanders with precise coordination capabilities essential for mission success.\nOverland 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. 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.\nRole Summary:\nWe are seeking a Software Engineer to join the team that decides where our autonomous ground vehicles go and how they get there, in off-road terrain with degraded GPS and intermittent comms. You'll work alongside experienced planning, optimization, and systems engineers. You'll ship real code to real vehicles early, and grow into co-owning a core part of the stack within your first 6-12 months.\nYou don't need years of production experience. You do need strong fundamentals, curiosity, and the drive to own your work all the way to the field.\nFocus areas. You'll start in one of these, matched to your interests and our needs:\nSystems: architecture, performance, tooling, and reliability of the planning stack.\nPlanning: navigation and decision-making under uncertainty, including learned and classical approaches.\nTrajectory Optimization: MPC/MPPI, vehicle modeling, and real-time optimization.\nWhat You'll Do\nImplement, test, and improve features in the behaviors and planning stack, with C++ and Python in a shared codebase.\nUse our off-road driving data to evaluate changes and catch regressions.\nDebug issues from logs, simulation, and field data, with mentorship along the way.\nJoin field tests and see your code run on vehicles.\nTake part in design discussions and code reviews, both giving and receiving feedback.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBSor MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or a related field, OR equivalent experience. \nPhD graduates are welcome.\n\n1-3 years of professional experience. Internships, research, and substantial projects all count.\nSolid programming aptitude in C++ or Python, and desire to become excellent in both.\nStrong CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, and complexity.\nEnthusiasm to support periodic field testing.\nDesired Experience & Qualifications\nPhD in a relevant field.\nExperience with both learned (e.g., learned costmaps, imitation/RL) and classical (search, sampling, optimization) planning.\nExperience integrating prior or opportunistic map data with onboard perception.\nOff-road UGV and/or on-road AV planning experience. UGV experience is a plus, not a requirement.\nExperience in DDIL environments.\nLocation:\nThe location for this position will be onsite in Seattle, WA\nCompensation And Benefits\nPay range: $160,000 - $190,000 annually\nActual level and base salary will bedeterminedon a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.\nOverland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day.\nBenefits include:\nEquity Compensation\nBest-in-class healthcare, dental, and vision plans\nFlexible PTO\n401(k) with company match\nPaid parental leave\nMonthly wellness stipend\nOne-time workplace & productivity reimbursement\nOverland AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.\nThis position may involve access to export-controlled technology. Employment is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export control laws.\nOverland AI provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process. 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