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Cyngn · 18 hours ago

Senior C++ Robotics Engineer

Cyngn is a publicly-traded autonomous technology company based in Mountain View, CA, specializing in self-driving industrial vehicles. The Senior C++ Robotics Engineer will develop and integrate autonomous vehicle systems, focusing on mission-critical software components and system optimization to ensure reliable and efficient operation in industrial environments.

Autonomous VehiclesFleet ManagementTransportation
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Responsibilities

Design and implement robust robotics software using C++ and ROS/ROS2 framework
Develop and maintain critical system components including state management, health monitoring, and diagnostic tools
Create and optimize high-performance software for processing sensor data from LiDAR, cameras, and other perception systems
Implement and maintain CAN bus communications and firmware update systems
Configure and optimize container environments for various autonomous vehicle components
Develop and maintain system provisioning and configuration management tools
Implement performance profiling and optimization across the autonomous vehicle stack
Create and maintain automated testing and validation frameworks for system integration
Troubleshoot complex system issues across hardware, software, and network interfaces
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate perception, localization, and control systems
Optimize system performance for real-time processing of high-bandwidth sensor data
Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture and integration procedures

Qualification

C++ROS/ROS2System optimizationCAN protocolsContainer technologiesConfiguration managementPythonHigh-performance computingDebugging skillsDocumentation skillsCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of experience in robotics software development or system integration
Strong proficiency in ROS/ROS2 and Ubuntu-based systems
Extensive experience with real-time system performance optimization and CUDA programming
Deep understanding of autonomous vehicle architecture and systems integration
Strong background in electrical systems, CAN protocols, and firmware development
Expertise in container technologies (Docker, Podman) and their underlying systems
Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible
Strong programming skills in C++, Python, and shell scripting
Thorough understanding of networking principles and protocols
Experience with high-performance computing and system optimization
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across hardware and software domains
Excellent documentation and communication skills

Preferred

Experience with fleet management systems or logistics software
Experience with industrial automation or autonomous mobile robots
Knowledge of Open-RMF middleware framework
Experience with telematics data processing and analytics
Familiarity with computer vision and machine learning deployment
Experience with over-the-air (OTA) update systems
Knowledge of safety-critical software development practices
Experience with real-time operating systems
Familiarity with automotive-grade software development
Background in system safety and fault tolerance design
Experience with simulation environments for autonomous systems testing
Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Benefits

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
Life, Short-term, and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
Company 401(k)
Commuter Benefits
Flexible vacation policy
Sabbatical leave opportunity after five years with the company
Paid Parental Leave
Daily lunches for in-office employees
Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees

Company

Cyngn

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Cyngn specializes in creating and implementing scalable autonomous vehicle technology tailored for industrial entities.

H1B Sponsorship

Cyngn has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (9)
2024 (5)
2023 (12)
2022 (5)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$322.5M
Key Investors
Aegis Capital Corporation
2025-09-05Post Ipo Equity· $100M
2025-07-02Post Ipo Equity· $32M
2025-06-26Post Ipo Equity· $15M

Leadership Team

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Lior Tal
CEO
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Natalie Russell
Chief Financial Officer
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