Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Role Summary:

We are looking for a field-forward Software Engineer to deployoperate sustain and iterate on autonomous ground-vehicle software systems inreal operationalenvironments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of software development and field operations is comfortable debugging systems live on vehicles and enjoys working directly with end users to deliver mission-ready autonomy.

This is not a desk-only role. You will spendsignificant timedeployed at test sites customer locations and operational events working hands-on with autonomous systems diagnosing software and system-level issues and ensuring platforms perform reliably in challenging real-world conditions.

Responsibilities:

Deploy and Field-Test Systems:
Deploy configure and evaluate autonomy software on uncrewed ground vehicles in real-world environments. When not traveling you will support system integration simulation and field testing between our Seattle and Central Washington State locations.

Sustain and Troubleshoot:
Debug and resolve software autonomy networking and system-integration issues during deployments often under time pressure and in resource-constrained environments. Work directly on vehicles alongside hardware engineers to diagnose failures and implement practical fixes to keep systems operational.

Develop and Iterate:
Contribute to autonomyperception and system-level software development. Incorporate feedback from field operations and end users to rapidly improve reliability performance and usability.

Collaborate Across Teams:
Partner closely with hardware engineers autonomy engineers product and program managers to ensure seamless deployment and alignment with mission and end-user needs.

Document and Analyze:
Maintain clear documentation of field performance bugs and lessons learned. Provide actionable recommendations to improve software robustness and operational readiness.

Train and Support Users:
Act as an on-site technical expert training operators and users on system behavior limitations and troubleshooting. Support operational readiness before and during deployments.

MinimumRequirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field or 58 years of equivalent professional experience.

• Ability to obtain andmaintaina U.S. DoD security clearance.

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

• Strong software engineering fundamentals with experience deploying systems beyond the lab.
  Proficiencyin Python and/or C.

• Experience working in Linux-based environments including debugging software in the field.

• Familiarity with robotics and autonomous systems (e.g. ROS autonomy stacks distributed systems).

• Experience integrating software with real-world hardware systems (sensors compute networking).

• Understanding of autonomous system sensors such as LiDAR and cameras.

• Comfort debugging complex system-level issues involving software hardware and networking.

• Ability tooperateindependently in challenging environments including adverse weather and remote locations.

• Thrive in dynamic cross-functionalteamsand small startup environments.

• Experience deploying software in defense technology deep tech robotics or startup environments.

• Prior experience supporting software during live demos tests or operational events.

• Willingness to co-locate at testing sites or military installations for extended periods both CONUS and OCONUS.

Benefits:

Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day.

• The salary range for this position is $120K to $240K annually

• Equity compensation

• Best-in-class healthcare dental and vision plans

• FlexiblePTO

• 401k with company match

• Parental leave

Location:

This positionis located inSeattle WA. When not traveling you will be based out of our Seattle headquarters. Frequent extended travel is expected (>50%) including time at test sites customer locations and operational events both CONUS and OCONUS.

Overland 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.

This position may involve access to export-controlled technology. Employment is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export control laws.

Overland AI provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process. Please contact to request an accommodation.

Required Experience:

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