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Software Engineer, Autonomy Integration and Deployment

Overland AI
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver combined capabilities for unit commanders. Our OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and operate off-road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator control. Our intuitive OverWatch C2 interface provides commanders with precise coordination capabilities essential for mission success. 

Overland AI has secured $42M in funding, including a Series A led by 8VC, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. Backed by eight-figure contracts across the Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations.  

We are looking for robotics experts to bring off-road autonomy in challenging terrain to a growing fleet of ground vehicles.

In this role, you will:

  • Deploy autonomy in the real world: Integrate the OverDrive autonomy stack onto hardware platforms for delivery to customers.
  • Contribute to the autonomy stack: Identify gaps in performance, propose solutions, and implement in collaboration with other teams.
  • Design and develop tools to efficiently deploy the OverDrive autonomy stack onto a suite of robotic vehicles.
  • Lead field test campaigns to evaluate and/or demonstrate the OverDrive autonomy stack on real platforms in challenging off-road terrain.
  • Think broadly about overall system performance and interactions between various components present in an autonomous vehicle.
  • Collaborate throughout Overland: Bridge the gap between business development and core R&D teams to deliver effective autonomy to customers.

Qualifications

  • Strong technical background: Bachelors, M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science, robotics, or related field.
  • Experience working with robotics systems including familiarity with ROS and/or ROS 2.
  • Experience developing with C and Python in a Linux environment
  • Analytical thinking and scientific mindset: The ability to rapidly troubleshoot issues, design and carry out diagnostic experiments, and thoughtfully interpret experimental results
  • Field-test forward: You are passionate about building systems that work in the real world: despite rain, snow, and mud.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance.
  • Ability to relocate to Seattle, WA.

Nice to have

  • Extensive experience with ROS 2.
  • Experience deploying containerized software
  • Experience summarizing and presenting technical material to a nontechnical audience.

Benefits

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



  • The salary range for this position is $140K to $300K annually
  • Equity compensation
  • Best-in-class healthcare, dental and vision plans.
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401k with company match
  • Parental leave

Salary : $140,000 - $300,000

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