Software Engineer

Location: Onsite in Clarksburg, MD

Employment Type: 6-month contract

We’re partnering with an established technology company that develops autonomous systems for real-world applications, particularly in environments where safety, reliability, and performance are critical. They’re looking to add a Software Engineer to their team to help design and build software solutions that support robotics and automation technologies.

This is a hands-on development role ideal for someone with experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or related fields who enjoys problem-solving, working across disciplines, and contributing to the full lifecycle of software development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop software using C++ in a Linux environment.
• Design and implement algorithms for perception, planning, and control in autonomous systems.
• Test software in both simulation and real-world environments.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and testing teams to ensure reliable performance.
• Analyze system behavior and troubleshoot software issues.
• Participate in occasional travel to support on-site testing.

Preferred Experience:

• 4+ years of software engineering experience with C++
• Experience with camera overlays or OpenCV4
• Solid foundation in software design, debugging, and testing
• Experience with video processing pipelines such as Gstreamer
• Able to contribute clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Background in robotics, automation, or autonomous systems
• Knowledge of path planning, state machines, or mapping algorithms
• Exposure to real-time operating systems or embedded development