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Quantum Signal AI Software Engineer, C++ in Saline, Michigan
Role Summary:
Quantum Signal AI is looking for a software engineer to join our team in support of a wide array of forward-looking mobility, robotics, and sensing projects. Day to day, you’ll develop software for distributed systems; monitoring and control applications; embedded and real-time systems; media handling and sensor processing; and middleware and backends. No two projects are the same and you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to many different areas of software development and learn new skills regularly. You’ll collaborate with other software, research, and mechatronic engineers as part of various multi-disciplinary teams charged with solving complex problems related to advanced vehicle features and supporting tools.
Ideal candidates will have a broad grounding in software development fundamentals and be comfortable working with a variety of technologies at all points within the software development life cycle. We are seeking a pragmatic engineer who can produce high quality code while balancing the tradeoffs between robustness, performance, development time, and technical debt that practical engineering often requires. We look for lifelong learners who embrace project-based workloads and thrive in highly collaborative team settings.
Location:
We are located in Saline, Michigan. This position is in-person to encourage a culture of collaboration and mentorship.
What You’ll Do:
Design, develop, deploy, and support software over a range of advanced vehicle, robotics, and R&D applications
Solve challenging problems related to making complex systems safe, usable, and efficient
Develop unit and system-level test plans, automate testing, and support reporting
Work cross-functionally with multiple teams to leverage your diverse skillset
Produce high quality documentation and present designs and results to a variety of stakeholders
Ideate, quickly evaluate, and advocate for technologies and technical approaches in early project stages
Tackle the challenges of learning, integrating, and leveraging a range of software tools and technologies as needed
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field
Strong programming skills in practical C++
Good working knowledge of algorithms and data structures
Proficiency with networking, threading, and Linux
Open-mindedness and curiosity about learning new tools/technologies and applying your skills broadly to a variety of projects
Understanding of when you need help/feedback and a respect for the importance of peer critique and iterative design during development
Belief in, and preference for, pragmatic and elegant designs over complex or trendy ones
Bonus Points For:
Software development experience in a non-academic environment working with distributed, real-time, embedded, media handling, or backend applications
Familiarity with software development processes as part of a team including interface specifications, revision control, defect tracking, and CI/CD
Hobby, school, or professional experience in any of the following areas
Performance optimization
Interfacing with sensor hardware and drivers
Real-time and low latency network systems
Databases and message passing frameworks
Modern video/audio codecs and compression
Interest in mobile robotics, autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, and related applications
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you are excited about this role and think you can bring value to Quantum Signal AI, we encourage you to apply!
What You’ll Get:
Annual Bonus based on individual performance
Immediate health, dental, and vision coverage options for you and your family
Health and dependent care FSA
Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability coverage
401(k) plan with company match
Paid holidays and generous PTO based on years of relevant experience
Flexible schedule options
Learning and development assistance
Ford AXZ-Plan vehicle discounts
A relaxed, fun community and environment in which to solve interesting problems
Other perks to fuel creativity such as an on-site gymnasium, free drinks and snacks, and a variety of optional team activities
Candidates for positions with Quantum Signal AI must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About QSAI:
Founded in 1999, Quantum Signal grew up developing intelligent algorithms and AI. As our engineering R&D services expanded, we later sharpened our focus on applications and technology related to mobility, sensing, perception, autonomy, and simulation. In 2019 we became Quantum Signal AI, a subsidiary of Ford Motor developing technologies to advance their R&D efforts. We build solutions to enhance the capability, robustness, safety, and acceptance of intelligent ground vehicles in an effort to make transportation more effective and efficient for all.
Our HQ in the historic Union School in Saline, MI is the perfect playground to develop this cutting-edge technology and we’re always looking for smart folks who like new challenges, learning new skills, and technical variety.
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