14 autonomous systems engineer jobs at 9 companies in Poway, CA
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Founding Backend / Infra Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$160k-$300k/yrOn-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Own the crawlers, pipelines, and infrastructure powering a real-time job search engine. Strong Node.js and Python fundamentals; bonus points for security and reverse-engineering chops.
ViasatNASDAQ: VSAT: Provides global satellite broadband and secure networking communication services.
BA/BS in engineering; expertise in communications systems, coding theory, estimation, control, signal processing, and modern system architecture; ability to work autonomously; US citizenship preferred; up to 10% travel.
Applied Intuition: Developing software and simulation infrastructure for autonomous vehicles.
2+ YOE2+ years software engineering experience, strong modern C++ (C++20+), Python and shell scripting, Git, experience with agentic coding tools, strong algorithms and design skills, US citizenship and eligibility for Secret clearance.
C++, Python, shell, Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Git, CMake, Bazel, Protocol Buffers, FlatBuffers, Cap'n Proto, Docker, Kubernetes
AI Lead – Autonomous Driving/Reasoning/Vision Language Action Models
San Diego, California, United States
$212k-$318k/yrOnsiteFull Time
QualcommNASDAQ: QCOM: Designs and manufactures semiconductors and wireless telecommunications products.
6+ YOEAdvanced degree in CS/EE/ME or related with 6+ years (PhD) / 7+ (MS) / 8+ (BS) systems engineering experience; deep learning, autonomous driving stacks, Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, embedded/edge deployment experience, mentoring and system design skills.
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration
Washington or San Diego or Boston
$160k-$240k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
5+ YOEBS/MS in CS/EE/ME/Aerospace or equivalent; typically 5+ years' related experience; proficiency in C++, Linux, embedded systems, middleware (DDS/ActiveMQ); hands-on field test experience and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration
Washington, D.C. or San Diego or Boston
$188k-$281k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
7+ YOERequires 7+ years related experience (or equivalent with advanced degree); proficiency in C++, Linux, embedded systems, shell scripting, middleware (e.g., DDS), container deployments (k3s/k3d/Docker); experience with field tests, team leadership, and ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration
Washington or San Diego or Boston or Europe or Asia
$228k-$342k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
10+ YOE10+ years experience building real-time autonomy or embedded systems; proficient in C++, Linux, middleware (DDS), simulation and field testing; strong technical leadership, cross-team collaboration, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Firestorm Labs: Develops and manufactures low-cost 3D-printed unmanned aerial vehicles.
5+ YOE5+ years flight test engineering experience with autonomous or remotely piloted systems, bachelor’s in engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience), U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain DoD clearance, Part 107, FAA familiarity, data analysis and documentation skills.
MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint
TeradataNew York Stock Exchange: TDC: Provides cloud data analytics and enterprise AI software platforms.
8+ YOE8+ years in software architecture, AI infrastructure; experience with autonomous agents and LLMs; cloud-native systems; strong collaboration; BS/MS in CS/Engineering.
Manager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration - Emerging Domains (R5176)
United States or San Diego or Washington or Boston
$220k-$330k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
7+ YOE2+ MgmtBS/MS in CS/EE/ME/Aerospace or equivalent; typically 7+ years related experience; 2+ years people-management; proficiency in C++, Linux, embedded systems, shell scripting; experience with autonomy/unmanned systems and interface/ICD negotiation; ability to obtain SECRET clearance.
San Francisco or Atlanta or Austin or Boston or Chicago or Dallas or Denver or Houston or Jacksonville or Los Angeles or Miami or New York City or Phoenix or Portland or Sacramento or Salt Lake City or San Diego or Seattle or Washington, D.C. or Ottawa or Toronto or Vancouver or Mexico City
$128k-$235k/yrHybridFull Time
Scribd: Subscription-based digital library for e-books, audiobooks, and documents.
5+ YOE5+ years data engineering; AI/ML infra or LLM apps; Python and SQL; Databricks; NLP/LLM systems; governance and security focus; autonomous in ambiguous problems; strong communication.
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
7+ YOE7+ years related experience with BS (alternatively 6+ years with MS or 4+ years with PhD). Requires expertise in Python or C++, autonomous systems/middleware, integration workflows, ROS, debugging, and experience leading software integration teams.
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Consulting and technology services for government and commercial clients
5+ YOETop Secret clearance required; bachelor’s degree in operations/engineering/military studies or 5+ years RAS experience. Experience with robotic and autonomous systems (RAS), planning/coordination of RAS training/exercises, MS Office and Maven Smart Systems, strong communication and problem-solving.
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Provides technology and management consulting services to diverse organizations.
5+ YOETop Secret clearance required; bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering Management, or Military Studies (or 5+ years RAS experience); experience with Robotic and Autonomous Systems, planning RAS training/exercises, and working with operational military units.