Head of Autonomous Vehicle Software

Head of Autonomy – San FranciscoWe are seeking an engineering leader with expertise in autonomous driving to join fast-growing company in the industrial automation space.You will oversee a multi-discipline Autonomy Software team, leading the end-to-end development and deployment of L4+ autonomous vehicle solutions.This will also involve collaborating closely with Product, Systems, and Hardware teams to define technical and performance requirements aligned with product roadmaps and business goals.The ideal candidate will have an understanding of all areas of autonomy, capable of owning the entire stack (Perception, Sensing, Localization, Planning and Controls)The company has experienced significant recent success and is now entering its largest expansion to date! If you’re looking for a high-impact role with room for career growth, this is the ideal time to come on board as the company scales.QualificationsPrevious experience developing autonomous systems, with real-world deploymentExperience in technical leadership position (manager, director) managing cross-functional autonomy teamsStrong background in C++, Python, and safety-critical systems (e.g. ground robotics standards)Familiarity with Machine Learning (ML) and autonomy simulation environmentsExcellent communication and stakeholder alignment skillsSalary Range: $200,000 – $250,000 + equity #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-25