Software Engineer
Carnegie Robotics2 months ago
Pittsburgh, PA, USAMid Level
Responsibilities
- Develop high-performance software infrastructure for robotic and automation systems, including message serialization, IPC, process management, and logging.
- Build onboard software, custom loggers, middleware infrastructure, and optimized release images for commercial and R&D products.
- Debug failures using GDB, pdb, and valgrind, and optimize software with perf, Callgrind, and custom CUDA kernels.
- Apply computer vision, 3D geometry, robot kinematics, geospatial data, coordinate systems, and point-cloud processing to autonomous systems.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, internal departments, external customers, and open-source communities.
Requirements
- Demonstrated accountability, initiative, and ability to work autonomously with limited supervision.
- Deep understanding of C++ and Python, with experience using PyTorch and libtorch for robotics applications.
- Real-world deployment experience with autonomous systems.
- Strong technical communication, written, and presentation skills.
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is preferred.
- Experience in defense-related government contracting is preferred.
Benefits
- UPMC health coverage with FSA or HSA options.
- Dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Fidelity 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Free catered lunch every day, including a vegan option.
- 31 days of PTO including holidays.
- Compensatory time for company travel.
About Carnegie Robotics
Carnegie Robotics designs and manufactures full-stack autonomy solutions and rugged perception hardware, including stereo cameras and sensors, for off-road, industrial, agricultural, marine, and defense applications. The privately held company, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, sells components and integrated systems to large OEMs and government programs, and also provides engineering services and cloud software to support deployment and fleet operations.