Software Engineer, Full Stack Roboticist
Company: Overland AI
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
About Overland AI: Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle,
Washington, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern
defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research
in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward
ethos, to deliver combined capabilities for unit commanders. Our
OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and
operate off-road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator
control. Our intuitive OverWatch C2 interface provides commanders
with precise coordination capabilities essential for mission
success. Overland AI has secured funding from prominent defense
tech investors, including 8VC and Point 72, and built trusted
partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special
Operations Command. Backed by eight-figure contracts across the
Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by
iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations. We
are looking for robotics experts to bring off-road autonomy in
challenging terrain to a growing fleet of ground vehicles. In this
role, you will: Deploy autonomy in the real world : Integrate the
OverDrive autonomy stack onto hardware platforms for delivery to
customers. Contribute to the autonomy stack: Identify gaps in
performance, propose solutions, and implement in collaboration with
other teams. Work across the organization and with end-users to
develop and deploy new behaviors, payloads integrations, and novel
use-cases. Design and develop tools to efficiently deploy the
OverDrive autonomy stack onto a suite of robotic vehicles. Lead
field test campaigns to evaluate and/or demonstrate the OverDrive
autonomy stack on real platforms in challenging off-road terrain.
Think broadly about overall system performance and interactions
between various components present in an autonomous vehicle.
Collaborate throughout Overland: Bridge the gap between business
development and core R&D teams to deliver effective autonomy to
customers. Qualifications Strong technical background: Bachelors,
M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science, robotics, or related field.
Experience working with robotics systems including familiarity with
ROS and/or ROS 2. Experience developing with C++ and Python in a
Linux environment Analytical thinking and scientific mindset: The
ability to rapidly troubleshoot issues, design and carry out
diagnostic experiments, and thoughtfully interpret experimental
results Field-test forward: You are passionate about building
systems that work in the real world: despite rain, snow, and mud.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance. Ability to
relocate to Seattle, WA. Nice to have Extensive experience with ROS
2. Experience deploying containerized software Experience
summarizing and presenting technical material to a nontechnical
audience. Benefits Overland AI believes in creating a work
environment that you look forward to embracing every day. The
salary range for this position is $140K to $300K annually Equity
compensation Best-in-class healthcare, dental and vision plans.
Unlimited PTO 401k with company match Parental leave
Keywords: Overland AI, Kent , Software Engineer, Full Stack Roboticist, IT / Software / Systems , Seattle, Washington
