bot.auto
Software Engineer, Autonomous Driving Platform
bot.auto, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Software Engineer – Autonomous Driving Platform
Houston, TX About Us
We are a fast-growing autonomous trucking company, building the future of safe and efficient freight transportation. Our Platform Team develops and maintains the core systems that power our self-driving truck technology—including simulation engines, metric systems, cloud computing platforms, operational schedulers, and HMI solutions. We’re looking for a versatile software engineer with solid engineering fundamentals to join us in building scalable tools and infrastructure for autonomous driving. Position Overview
As a Software Engineer on the Platform Team, you will contribute to the design, development, and integration of testing tools, backend services, front-end interfaces, and cloud infrastructure. You’ll work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional partners to deliver production-ready systems and internal tools that support the broader autonomous vehicle stack. Key Responsibilities
System Development & Integration
Contribute to the development of simulation systems, testing tools, metric pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and HMI modules Write production-quality code in C++, Python, or Go to support core platform features Write unit/integration tests, conduct code reviews, and maintain clear technical documentation
Assist in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins) Support containerization and deployment processes using Docker and Kubernetes Help manage and scale services on AWS, GCP, or Azure Cross-functional Collaboration
Partner with product managers, operations teams, and engineers from Perception, Planning, and Control Help define and clarify requirements and ensure smooth integration with the autonomous driving system Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field 3+ years of professional software development experience Solid programming skills in C++, Python, or Go End-to-end experience delivering features or services within a collaborative engineering team Technical Skills
C++: Familiarity with modern C++ (C++11 and beyond), memory management, and concurrency Cloud & DevOps: Basic understanding of CI/CD, containerization, and cloud platforms Data Tools: Comfort working with structured data, APIs, and developer tooling Bonus Qualifications
Experience with autonomous driving simulation tools such as Carla, LGSVL, or similar Familiarity with ROS or robotics software systems Background in OpenGL, OpenCV, or other graphics/image processing libraries Exposure to real-time systems, fleet scheduling, or HMI design Experience working on cross-platform systems or integrating complex multi-component software stacks Soft Skills
Eagerness to learn and take ownership of challenging problems Strong communication and collaboration skills A commitment to engineering excellence, clean code, and team success Apply for this job
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For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Bot Auto’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp . How do you know if you have a disability?
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Houston, TX About Us
We are a fast-growing autonomous trucking company, building the future of safe and efficient freight transportation. Our Platform Team develops and maintains the core systems that power our self-driving truck technology—including simulation engines, metric systems, cloud computing platforms, operational schedulers, and HMI solutions. We’re looking for a versatile software engineer with solid engineering fundamentals to join us in building scalable tools and infrastructure for autonomous driving. Position Overview
As a Software Engineer on the Platform Team, you will contribute to the design, development, and integration of testing tools, backend services, front-end interfaces, and cloud infrastructure. You’ll work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional partners to deliver production-ready systems and internal tools that support the broader autonomous vehicle stack. Key Responsibilities
System Development & Integration
Contribute to the development of simulation systems, testing tools, metric pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and HMI modules Write production-quality code in C++, Python, or Go to support core platform features Write unit/integration tests, conduct code reviews, and maintain clear technical documentation
Assist in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins) Support containerization and deployment processes using Docker and Kubernetes Help manage and scale services on AWS, GCP, or Azure Cross-functional Collaboration
Partner with product managers, operations teams, and engineers from Perception, Planning, and Control Help define and clarify requirements and ensure smooth integration with the autonomous driving system Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field 3+ years of professional software development experience Solid programming skills in C++, Python, or Go End-to-end experience delivering features or services within a collaborative engineering team Technical Skills
C++: Familiarity with modern C++ (C++11 and beyond), memory management, and concurrency Cloud & DevOps: Basic understanding of CI/CD, containerization, and cloud platforms Data Tools: Comfort working with structured data, APIs, and developer tooling Bonus Qualifications
Experience with autonomous driving simulation tools such as Carla, LGSVL, or similar Familiarity with ROS or robotics software systems Background in OpenGL, OpenCV, or other graphics/image processing libraries Exposure to real-time systems, fleet scheduling, or HMI design Experience working on cross-platform systems or integrating complex multi-component software stacks Soft Skills
Eagerness to learn and take ownership of challenging problems Strong communication and collaboration skills A commitment to engineering excellence, clean code, and team success Apply for this job
* indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf This role requires C++ experience, how many years of C++ programming experience do you have? * Select... This position requires to be onsite at Houston, TX office, are you able to work 5 days per week at the office location? * Select... Do you need to relocate to the office location? * Select... Are you legally authorized to work in the US? * Select... Do you now, or will you in the future, require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (for example, H-1B status)? * Select... If Yes: - What type of visa sponsorship will you require? - Do you currently hold a valid U.S. visa? LinkedIn Profile Website Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Bot Auto’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form?
We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp . How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury
Disability Status Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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