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Overland AI · 4 hours ago

Software Engineer, Full Stack Roboticist

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$140K/yr - $300K/yr

Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense by leveraging advanced research in robotics and machine learning. The Software Engineer, Full Stack Roboticist will deploy autonomy in real-world applications, contribute to the OverDrive autonomy stack, and lead field test campaigns for robotic vehicles.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Robotics systemsC++PythonROSLinuxAnalytical thinkingField-test forwardContainerized softwareTechnical presentation

Required

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

Preferred

Extensive experience with ROS 2

Experience deploying containerized software

Experience summarizing and presenting technical material to a nontechnical audience

Benefits

Equity compensation

Best-in-class healthcare, dental and vision plans.

Unlimited PTO

401k with company match

Parental leave

Company

Overland AI

Overland AI develops autonomous ground vehicle technology for tactical and operational applications.

Founded in 2022

Seattle, Washington, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.overland.ai

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$142M

Key Investors

8VCTriplePoint CapitalPoint72 Ventures

2026-02-03Series B· $80M

2026-02-03Debt Financing· $20M

2025-01-13Series A· $32M

Leadership Team

Byron Boots

Chief Executive Officer

Stephanie Bonk

Co-Founder, President

Recent News

Bizjournals.com Feed (2025-11-12 15:43:17)

Seattle defense tech startup Overland AI raises $100 million

2026-02-05

Venture Capital Firms

Overland AI Raises $100 Million to Scale Ground Autonomy with U.S. Armed Forces

2026-02-04

Techmeme

Overland AI, which develops off-road robots and autonomous vehicles for military purposes, raised $100M led by 8VC, bringing its total funding to $142M (Jen Judson/Bloomberg)

2026-02-03

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