Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy

Parallel Systems

Los Angeles, CA, United States

Posted on: 2025-04-11

Category: transportation

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Parallel Systems is an early-stage startup company developing the future of intermodal transportation. Our mission is to decarbonize freight while improving supply chain logistics and safety. We are developing vehicles and software to create new autonomous and electric transportation systems for existing rail infrastructure.

At Parallel Systems, we value the team as much as the mission. We want to work with talented people who are humble, motivated, and persistent. Our most successful team members are self-starters and collaborate with others to reach our collective goals.

Parallel Systems is pioneering autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles designed to transform freight transportation by shifting portions of the $900 billion U.S. trucking industry onto rail. Our innovative technology offers cleaner, safer, and more efficient logistics solutions. Join our dynamic team and help shape a smarter, greener future for global freight.

Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy
Parallel is seeking an experienced technical leader to own and drive our autonomy program. In this role, you’ll be responsible for integrating various components of our autonomy stack while building and leading a small team of talented engineers. This role combines systems integration expertise with hands-on AI development, requiring both strong technical depth and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities:

Own the entire autonomy product lifecycle, from design and development to testing and deployment

Integrate autonomy hardware and software into the Parallel vehicle

Manage autonomy system requirements and lead system testing to ensure compliance

Build and mentor a small team of engineers

Contribute actively to software architecture as a hands-on technical lead

Drive technical decision-making for autonomy systems based on industry best practices

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

5+ years of experience in autonomous systems, robotics, or related fields

Strong programming skills in systems-level languages (C, C++, or Rust)

Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX

Familiarity with AV sensor technologies including cameras, LiDAR, radar, and ultrasonic sensors

Track record of successfully shipping complex software systems on time

Experience leading technical teams or projects

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or similar Engineering discipline

Experience with perception, prediction, or planning components of autonomy stacks

Experience developing with Rust, especially in embedded platforms

Knowledge of ROS (Robot Operating System) or similar frameworks

Experience with sensor fusion and calibration

Understanding of safety-critical software design principles

Please note the national salary range listed in the job posting reflects the new hire salary range across levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s final level. Also, this range represents base salary only and does not include equity or benefits, if applicable.

$150,000/year to $215,000/year + equity + benefits

$167,000—$215,000 USD

Parallel Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any discriminatory factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We work to build an inclusive environment in which all people can come to do their best work.

Parallel Systems is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Parallel Systems will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact your recruiter.

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