Full-Time

Senior Software Engineering Manager

Onboard Infrastructure

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StackAV

StackAV

201-500 employees

Develops autonomous systems for trucking industry

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Senior

Remote in USA + 1 more

More locations: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Embedded Engineering
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Software Engineering
Required Skills
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of prior experience designing and developing real-time systems and middleware in C++ targeting a safety critical, resource constrained environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in real-time system development with proven familiarity in core concepts like networking, logging, diagnostics, and exception handling.
  • Significant experience with and understanding of Linux based environments.
  • Proven management and technical leadership ability with prior experience directly managing teams of experienced C++ developers.
  • Prior experience leading onboard infrastructure development in a self driving or robotics company is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage a team of highly experienced software engineers focused on C++ development of real-time, highly performant and resilient middleware for autonomous applications. Middleware covers all communications (inter and intra node), diagnostics, process management, memory management, logging, startup, shutdown and OS configuration. Implementations need to be both performant and safety critical.
  • Set the vision and drive the short and long term roadmaps for onboard infrastructure at Stack.
  • Collaborate cross functionally across the organization to define requirements for onboard infrastructure and drive projects from inception to completion.
  • Lead the design and implementation of onboard infrastructure supporting the needs for a high performance, reliable, and observable runtime environment for our Self Driving System (SDS).
  • Lead the design and implementation of onboard middleware responsible for integrating sensor (LiDAR, Radar and Cameras), IMU, GNSS, PTP, and other fundamental data used by the SDS.
  • Actively contribute to the code base, design & code reviews and hold the team to a high bar for code quality, build and test automation, and system metrics for observability.
  • Own all managerial responsibilities for the team including hiring, performance management, and career development.

StackAV develops and implements autonomous systems specifically for the trucking industry. Their products focus on improving safety, reliability, and efficiency in supply chain operations. These systems work by utilizing advanced robotics and technology to automate various aspects of trucking, which helps businesses streamline their operations and enhance delivery processes. Unlike other companies in the autonomous vehicle sector, StackAV tailors its solutions to meet the specific needs of trucking companies and logistics firms, ensuring that their technology directly addresses industry challenges. The goal of StackAV is to create a safer and more efficient transportation ecosystem that benefits both businesses and end users.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$972.7M

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

2023

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

123%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Stack AV secured $1 billion in funding from SoftBank, boosting its growth potential.
  • Joining AVIA enhances Stack AV's industry influence and collaboration opportunities.
  • The use of AI-driven predictive maintenance improves fleet reliability and reduces downtime.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Waymo and Tesla challenges Stack AV's market position.
  • Regulatory hurdles could delay Stack AV's deployment plans across different states.
  • Reliance on SoftBank for funding poses financial risks if investor priorities change.

What makes StackAV unique

  • Stack AV integrates AI, robotics, and cloud tech for advanced autonomous trucking solutions.
  • The company focuses on safety, reliability, and efficiency in the trucking industry.
  • Stack AV's founders have a strong background from their previous venture, Argo AI.

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