Autonomy Software Engineer

About Seoul Robotics Seoul Robotics is an autonomous driving company with a mission to solve first and last-mile logistics challenges, backed by a team of industry experts from Google, NVIDIA, Coupang, Hyudai Motor Company and GM. This position offers a great opportunity to advance your professional career in the cutting-edge autonomous robotics industry, where AI/ML is embedded at the core of the product. With members from over 10 different countries, you have the chance to work in a unique international environment in the heart of Seoul, where English is our primary language. Our global clients provide opportunities to work overseas in various areas in Asia and the US. [Our Story and Technology] Powering the Future of Autonomy with LV5 CTRL TWR (YouTube LINK) Media (Chosun Biz LINK, PR Newswire LINK) [Our Principles] ■ Add Value ■ Earn Trust ■ Own Your Job ■ Keep Growing ■ Respect Diversity About The Role We are looking for an Autonomy Software Engineer to help build and scale core autonomy capabilities. This is a product engineering role for people who enjoy shipping real systems: designing clean software, developing new features, improving reliability, and delivering measurable impact in real operations. The role is best suited for early-career to mid-level engineers who are ready to grow their technical ownership while working on real-world autonomy systems. Experience in robotics or autonomous driving is a plus, not a strict requirement. What You Will Do Build and improve core autonomy functionality in planning, control, and estimation pipelinesDesign, implement, and maintain robust Python and C++ software for production useHelp translate product and operational needs into practical technical solutionsImprove system reliability, performance, and maintainability across modulesInvestigate complex issues using logs, simulation, and operational data, and contribute to durable fixesDevelop test and validation workflows to support safe and confident releasesContribute to engineering quality through design reviews, code reviews, and better development practices Required Qualifications Strong software engineering fundamentals and hands-on C++ development experienceSolid grasp of linear algebra, calculus, and geometry, and the ability to translate mathematical concepts into working softwareExperience developing non-trivial software systems through professional work, research, or substantial projectsStrong problem-solving and debugging skills, including the ability to investigate issues systematicallyExperience writing clean, testable, maintainable codeEffective collaboration and communication skills in team environmentsWillingness to take responsibility for assigned problems and follow them through implementation and validation Preferred Qualifications Robotics, autonomous driving, or other real-time/safety-critical system experiencePractical understanding of planning, control, and/or state estimation systemsExperience with simulation-based development and validationExperience with Linux-based development and CI/CD workflowsExperience owning a software feature or component from implementation through testing and integration Leveling (Junior/Mid) Junior-level engineers are expected to contribute to features and modules with guidance, while developing stronger system-level understanding and gradually taking on more ownershipMid-level engineers are expected to independently own features or modules, make sound implementation decisions, and contribute to technical design Why Join Us Work on autonomy software that controls individual vehicles and entire fleets in real-world deployment, where your decisions directly affect safety and performanceCollaborate with a strong cross-functional team solving practical, high-value problemsGrow from hands-on execution to larger technical ownership over time Recruitment Process Application Review - Tech Interviews (2-3 rounds) - CEO Screening - Reference Check - Offer (Please be aware that the recruitment processes & schedules may be changed depending on the job and/or other circumstances) Benefits ▷ Diversity - International team (10+ nationalities) ▷ Flexible work hours ▷ Hybrid work ▷ 10 days of paid sick leave ▷ Daily meal support ▷ No dress code ▷ Premium health check (Once a year) ▷ Snacks and premium coffee Seoul Robotics stands for an open and respectful corporate culture because we believe diversity helps us to find new perspectives. Seoul Robotics ensures that all our members have equal opportunities – regardless of age, ethnic origin and nationality, gender and gender identity, physical and mental abilities, religion and belief, sexual orientation, and social background. We always ensure diversity right from the recruitment stage and therefore make hiring decisions based on a candidate’s actual competencies, qualifications, and business needs at the point of the time. Please feel free to contact us via our talent acquisition team e-mail if you have any questions. [Seoul Robotics Talent Acquisition e-mail: talent@seoulrobotics.org]