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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 - Mission Autonomy to build software that enables a single operator to achieve their mission objectives by coordinating multiple autonomous platforms. As a member of the Mission Autonomy team, you will develop mission-level intelligence that supports the operator and complements platform-level (vehicle) intelligence - translating high-level operator intent into coordinated, adaptable behaviors across the team of assets.\nThe ideal candidate has a strong robotics software background with experience in planning and multi-robot coordination, thrives on rapidly integrating new platforms and technologies, and is excited to push the boundaries of what's useful with autonomy - transforming our best-in-class ground autonomy into an end-to-end mission capability solution.\nIn this role, you will\nDevelop AI-powered orchestration functionality that enhances multi-robot execution. \nLeverage Overland AI’s deep expertise in offroad navigation to create terrain-aware mission planning capabilities. \nDesign interfaces to pass task and status information between centralized mission software and individual assets. \nIntegrate new vehicle types (both OAI-developed and 3rd party) into the Mission Autonomy framework. \nRapidly prototype software solutions to deliver to users for immediate feedback, using learnings to inform longer-term development. \nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline. \n2+ years of experience as a software engineer for an autonomous robotics company. \n2+ years of experience developing in Python in a Linux development environment. \nExperience in either planning, mapping, or perception \nDesired Experience & Qualifications: \nDemonstrated work using terrain or mapping data to plan routes for autonomous vehicles. \nExperience developing and using simulation tooling. \nWorking knowledge of robotics interface software such as ROS 2, MAVLink and \nExperience with common military messaging protocols such as Cursor on Target (CoT) and TAK. \nExperience working with robotic decision-making frameworks ranging from classical (behavior trees) to state-of-the-art (LLM-based). \nSelf-starter who is excited to define the art of possible in a rapidly evolving field. \nBenefits\nOverland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day.\nThe salary range for this position is $150K to $250K annually \nEquity compensation \nBest-in-class healthcare, dental and vision plans. \nUnlimited PTO \n401k with company match \nParental leave \nOverland AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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