Senior Engineer, Software Safety

The Senior Engineer Software Safety role involves leading the architecture, design, implementation, and delivery of safety mechanisms and embedded components for vehicles. The candidate will solve complex system safety problems with elegant solutions, develop/document software in C and C++, and play a significant role in mentoring and guiding the team on software and system safety best practices. This role reports to the Director Embedded & Software Safety and supports the creation of reliable safety-critical software that monitors and controls the vehicle.

The candidate is expected to contribute generally to the growth and success of the Company, fostering a vibrant culture focused on the responsible deployment of zero-emission autonomous vehicle technology.

Outrider is a private software company established in 2018, focused on automating distribution yards through electric self-driving trucks to enhance safety and efficiency. The company's mission centers on promoting the rapid adoption of sustainable freight transportation by removing the need for manual, repetitive tasks. With financial support from major investors like NEA, 8VC, and Koch Disruptive Technologies, Outrider has been able to deploy its autonomous trucks in the yards of Fortune 200 companies.

The company's unique approach to solving autonomous challenges in specific settings like warehouses/distribution yards and its emphasis on sustainability and efficiency has set it apart in the field of autonomous vehicle development.