About the role

Role Overview

As a Senior C++ Robotics Engineer at Cyngn, you will develop and integrate autonomous vehicle / robotics systems. You’ll design robust robotics software and help ensure reliable, efficient real-time performance in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

Design and implement robust robotics software in C++ using ROS/ROS2.
Develop and maintain critical system components.
Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate perception, localization, and control subsystems.
Optimize real-time system performance for real-time processing.
Build and maintain automated testing and validation frameworks for system integration.
Troubleshoot complex issues across hardware, software, and network interfaces.

Requirements

5+ years in robotics software development and/or system integration.
Knowledge of safety-critical software development practices.
Deep understanding of autonomous vehicle architecture and systems integration.
Strong real-time performance optimization experience; experience with CUDA.
Experience with real-time operating systems.
Strong debugging/problem-solving across hardware and software.
Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Thorough understanding of networking principles and protocols.
Experience with over-the-air (OTA) update systems.
Background in electrical systems, CAN protocols, and firmware development.

Nice-to-Haves / Additional Skills

Familiarity with Open-RMF middleware.
Strong C++ plus Python and shell scripting.
Proficiency with ROS/ROS2 and Ubuntu.
Experience with industrial automation or autonomous mobile robots.
Experience with Docker/Podman and container systems.
Familiarity with fleet management / logistics, telematics data processing & analytics.
Knowledge of telemetry, computer vision and ML deployment.
Experience with Ansible for configuration management.
Background in high-performance computing and system optimization.
Knowledge of system safety and fault tolerance.
DevOps practices including CI/CD.
Experience with simulation environments for autonomous testing.

About Cyngn

Cyngn is a technology company focused on developing software and systems for autonomous and intelligent vehicles. The role centers on building and integrating robotics software and autonomous vehicle components for reliable operation in real-world, industrial environments.