Principal Engineer - Software Systems

Join Wabtec Corporation as a Principal Engineer in Software Systems, where your expertise will drive innovation in our engineering teams. You will be at the forefront of developing advanced software solutions that enhance our products and services.

About Us Join us in revolutionizing the supply chain! At Gather AI, we're not merely developing software; we're at the forefront of a new era of warehouse intelligence. Our innovative vision-powered platform harnesses autonomous drones and existing equipment to collect real-time data, fully digitizing workflows that have traditionally been manual and prone to errors. This advancement allows facilities to operate more intelligently, safely, and efficiently, ultimately transforming the concept of 'on-time, in full' delivery. If you're eager to contribute to groundbreaking technology and make a substantial impact on an essential industry, then Gather AI is your destination. We are leading the transformation in the swiftly advancing robotics sector and invite you to help us reshape the global supply chain, one intelligent warehouse at a time. About You As a Principal Systems Engineer at Gather AI, you will assume a pivotal role as a technical leader, steering the development and integration of state-of-the-art autonomous and passive sensing systems while bridging the divide between product vision, intricate system requirements, hardware implementation, and real-world performance.

Motional is on the lookout for a highly skilled Principal Engineer to join our Planning team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing motion planning and control systems that ensure safe, efficient, and comfortable operations for our fleet in intricate environments. Your expertise in cutting-edge research, advanced algorithm development, and robust software engineering will be crucial in crafting safe and intuitive routes for autonomous vehicles. If you are passionate about autonomous driving and eager to tackle real-world challenges while making a meaningful impact in a dynamic field, we would love to hear from you.Key Responsibilities:Lead the R&D of innovative algorithms and subsystems for motion planning in autonomous driving, enhancing our Operational Design Domain through advanced search-based and geometry-based methods, with a focus on probabilistic decision-making.Coordinate cross-functional projects to create or improve existing interfaces aimed at solving complex challenges.Evaluate overall system performance, identifying areas for enhancement and devising technical strategies to rectify deficiencies.Guide multidisciplinary project teams to deliver holistic solutions while considering the broader context of the planning system.Architect and integrate complex motion planning and prediction algorithms, driving their evaluation and optimization for real-world applications.Develop a robust, scalable codebase that supports rapid experimentation, prototyping, and rigorous assessment of new motion planning methodologies.Facilitate technical collaboration across perception, prediction, trajectory optimization, tracking, and control components to ensure comprehensive system performance.Utilize your extensive software development and research expertise to mentor colleagues on best practices, fostering a culture of technical excellence.Provide guidance and mentorship to both junior and senior team members, promoting an environment centered on product-focused engineering, thorough research, and advanced development.

Join our dynamic team at Jobs for Humanity as a Principal Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping innovative solutions that empower communities and enhance accessibility for all. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement robust systems that meet the diverse needs of our users.

About Apex Companies Apex Companies is a consulting and engineering firm recognized for rapid growth and strong client relationships. With a history of record sales, project excellence awards, and strategic expansion, Apex continues to build its reputation as a leader in engineering and environmental consulting. The company invests in employee development and values an entrepreneurial approach. Role Overview: Principal Environmental Engineer This Principal Environmental Engineer position is based in Pittsburgh, PA. The role centers on building and leading a new branch office, with support from division and regional teams. The engineer will play a key part in both business development and project delivery, shaping the growth of Apex in the region. Key Responsibilities Establish, manage, and expand a new branch office, working closely with division and regional leadership. Recruit, develop, and supervise a technical team to ensure smooth office operations and successful project outcomes. Create and implement strategies to attract new clients, using existing relationships and identifying new business opportunities for design projects from start to finish. Lead project management for Site Assessments & Remediation, Emergency Response, Natural Resources, EHS compliance, Permitting, Planning, and Management or Reporting Assurance Services. Mentor junior engineers and technical staff, supporting their growth and development. Serve as the main contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders, promoting clear communication and effective problem solving. Participate in technical organizations both within and outside the company.

Mission Summary: Join our innovative team as a Staff/Principal Engineer specializing in Perception Capabilities. In this pivotal role, you will leverage advanced computer vision and deep learning technologies to develop state-of-the-art software solutions. Your extensive experience will encompass critical domains such as detection, classification, segmentation, and tracking, alongside essential functions like data engines, labeling policies, training pipelines, model optimization, simulation, and testing. Your commitment to excellence will drive substantial impact on our products, as you take initiative and ownership of outcomes. We are looking for someone eager to enhance the perception stack of self-driving vehicles. You will navigate unique challenges associated with safety-critical, open-world applications, ensuring rigorous engineering excellence and thorough evaluation. You will devise innovative solutions to complex issues, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams focused on capabilities to design, implement, and validate comprehensive solutions. What you’ll be doing: Lead the development and implementation of solutions that integrate perception components with downstream modules within our autonomy system. Analyze the performance of the perception subsystem, proactively identifying potential limitations regarding system-level capabilities. Document and lead cross-team efforts to resolve any identified hazards. Collaborate on innovative solutions to tackle “long tail” challenges, including synthetic data generation, advanced data mining, or utilizing language embeddings in onboard models. Depending on your expertise, you may also assist in optimizing and deploying models to vehicles, ensuring compliance with the constraints of our onboard hardware and functional requirements. Interface with systems and safety engineers, test engineers, and data analysts to ensure accurate requirements, test coverage, and performance metrics.

Join us at latitude as a Senior Software Engineer - Motion Planning where you will be at the forefront of developing advanced motion planning algorithms. This role is crucial in enhancing our autonomous systems and requires a blend of creativity and technical expertise. You will collaborate with a talented team to innovate and create solutions that shape the future of mobility.

Role Overview Apex Companies LLC is seeking a Principal Engineer - Water/Wastewater for its Pittsburgh, PA office. This role centers on building and leading a new branch office, with a focus on water and wastewater engineering projects. Apex Companies is known for its growth in the engineering and environmental consulting sector and values both professional development and client service. What You Will Do Establish, manage, and grow a new branch office, working closely with division and regional teams. Recruit, develop, and lead a technical team to support office operations and project delivery. Shape and carry out strategies to win new business, maintain client relationships, and expand opportunities for design projects of all sizes. Direct project management for water and wastewater engineering efforts, including comprehensive sewer plans, engineering reports, and design of treatment plants, collection and distribution systems, water modeling, and pump stations. Mentor junior engineers and technical staff, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharing. Prepare engineering reports, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. Serve as the main point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and prompt issue resolution. Participate in technical organizations, both internal and external, to support ongoing professional growth.

About UsAt Gecko Robotics, we are dedicated to empowering the world’s vital organizations by enhancing the availability, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructures. Our innovative and integrated solutions utilize advanced wall-climbing robots, cutting-edge sensors, and an AI-driven data platform, offering our clients unprecedented insights into the present and future conditions of their physical assets. This approach facilitates real-time decision-making, bolsters operational efficiency and safety, and safeguards our environment and communities against the risks of infrastructure failure.Your RoleAs a Senior Robotics Software Engineer focusing on manipulation, you will contribute to the development of high-performance robotic manipulation systems that incorporate intelligent inspection capabilities within active manufacturing environments. Your primary responsibilities will include designing and implementing ROS2-based control, perception, and motion planning systems for 6-axis articulated manipulators in real-world industrial applications. These systems will leverage a variety of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods to optimize inspection throughput, enhance product quality, and support informed decision-making in downstream manufacturing processes.Due to the nature of our impactful government projects, candidates must be eligible for U.S. security clearance.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect and refine Gecko’s ROS2-based control frameworks and planning systems for articulated manipulators.Develop perception-driven motion planning using visual and diverse sensor data.Design and implement closed-loop inspect → analyze → rework workflows.Optimize robotic inspection throughput in active manufacturing lines.Lead system-level integration of robot control stacks, industrial hardware, and Gecko’s inspection software.Assist in system deployment and validation in production environments.Technologies We UtilizeOur robotic solutions are built on a ROS2 framework and integrate motion planning technologies from MoveIt for versatile control of 6-axis articulated manipulators.Core Technologies: ROS2, Python, C++Planning & Simulation Tools: MoveIt, RoboDK, Roboguide, RobotStudioHardware Platforms: Fanuc CRX, ABB Industrial ManipulatorsUtilization of both commercial sensors and custom-designed sensing payloads for NDT

Join Latitude as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Time Synchronization and Embedded Networking. We are looking for a passionate engineer to design and implement cutting-edge solutions that enhance network performance and precision timekeeping in embedded systems.

Technical Lead Manager, Motion Planning Join our innovative Planning team at Motional, where you will leverage your expertise in robotics and software engineering to develop production-ready autonomous vehicle technology. As the Technical Lead Manager, you will guide a dedicated team focused on designing and implementing advanced motion planning software for autonomous vehicles. This role demands strong leadership in defining motion planning and control systems that ensure the safe, efficient, and comfortable operation of our fleet in complex environments. You will spearhead the creation of cutting-edge motion planning algorithms, collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Localization, Perception, Prediction, Controls, ML Products, and Systems Engineering), and mentor a talented group of engineers to deliver state-of-the-art solutions. If you are driven by a passion for autonomous driving and enjoy tackling challenging real-world problems, we are eager to connect with you.

Mission Overview: Join Motional as a Principal Engineer Team Lead, where you will spearhead a talented team dedicated to crafting and implementing advanced trajectory planning algorithms through numerical optimization for autonomous vehicles. Your leadership will play a critical role in refining the motion planning and control systems that empower our fleet to navigate intricate environments with safety, efficiency, and comfort. As a pivotal figure in our organization, you will oversee the evolution and continual enhancement of state-of-the-art trajectory generation algorithms, engaging in collaborative efforts with diverse teams including Planning, Perception, Prediction, Localization, Machine Learning Products, and Systems Engineering. Additionally, you will mentor a skilled group of engineers, guiding them to deliver innovative and high-quality solutions. If you are enthusiastic about the future of autonomous driving, eager to contribute to our commercial launch this year, and thrive on tackling complex real-world challenges, we invite you to apply! Your Responsibilities: Lead and expand a high-impact trajectory planning team, establishing its technical vision, execution strategy, and long-term role within the Motion organization. Ensure readiness for commercial launch by enhancing on-road driving behaviors (safety, comfort, and assertiveness) across the fleet through feature expansion, ongoing performance improvement, and cutting-edge innovations. Implement a rigorous, metrics-driven framework to assess and enhance on-road performance, championing the use of existing training and evaluation pipelines for scalable, production-ready solutions. Oversee the computational efficiency and real-time performance of trajectory generation algorithms, ensuring adherence to latency budgets. Lead prompt triage and root-cause analysis of fleet incidents, translating real-world edge cases into immediate algorithmic updates and validation datasets. Manage the successful implementation of complex, multi-team projects, ensuring technical consistency from design through deployment while upholding high standards for testing and validation to meet safety benchmarks for our commercial launch. Collaborate with peer leads to provide technical direction, making impactful decisions on architectural pathways, strategic investment, tactical execution, and technical debt alleviation. Ensure technical excellence through thorough design and code reviews while fostering the professional development and mentorship of your engineering team. Set and pursue ambitious objectives that encourage the team to deliver industry-leading trajectory solutions.

Aurora Innovation seeks a Quality Engineer II specializing in Hardware Systems for its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania location. This role centers on maintaining and improving quality standards for the company’s hardware products. Key responsibilities Collaborate with teams throughout the organization to identify and resolve hardware quality issues Contribute to the development of solutions that enhance product reliability and performance Support ongoing initiatives to uphold and advance the quality of hardware systems Role focus This position plays an important role in ensuring that hardware products meet Aurora Innovation’s quality expectations. The work involves both proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts across hardware systems.

Mission Overview:We are on the lookout for an accomplished and innovative Principal Engineer Tech Lead Manager to spearhead our new Machine Learning (ML) Acceleration team. In this key position, you will be responsible for crafting the strategy, development, and implementation of initiatives designed to significantly enhance the speed of ML model training. The ultimate objective is to substantially shorten the development cycle for new ML models and facilitate swift hot-patching for issues encountered in our autonomous vehicle services.As a hands-on leader, you will merge extensive technical knowledge in ML systems and performance enhancement with robust leadership and personnel management skills. You will have the opportunity to recruit, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing team of engineers, while promoting a culture that embraces innovation, collaboration, and ongoing improvement.Your Responsibilities:Team Leadership & Management:Assemble, lead, and manage a high-performing team of ML and infrastructure engineers focused on acceleration.Offer technical direction, mentorship, and career development pathways for team members.Encourage a collaborative and inclusive team atmosphere.Establish team objectives, priorities, and roadmaps that align with organizational goals.Technical Strategy & Execution:Articulate the technical vision and strategy for ML acceleration throughout the organization.Identify and assess cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to expedite ML training, including data pipeline optimization, large-scale distributed training, data loader optimization, hardware acceleration, and model optimization techniques.Design, develop, and deploy scalable and efficient ML acceleration solutions.Cross-functional Collaboration:Work closely with ML research, ML Training platform, and product teams to understand their requirements and seamlessly integrate acceleration solutions.Communicate intricate technical concepts and strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Serve as a technical authority and proponent for ML acceleration initiatives across the company.Impact & Measurement:Regularly assess and report on the effectiveness of acceleration initiatives.Persistently seek out further optimization and innovation opportunities.

Mission Overview: Join our dynamic Component Engineering Team based in Pittsburgh as a Senior Hardware Engineer specializing in Radar Components. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the design and development of cutting-edge radar technology that drives advanced mobility solutions. Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing the entire radar component design process, from initial concept through to production, including requirements definition, supplier selection and management, system integration, testing and validation, issue resolution, and ensuring readiness for full-scale production. This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence in Pittsburgh, PA. Key Responsibilities: Take charge of technical supplier management, coordinating activities and project milestones between internal and external stakeholders. Compile, define, and uphold comprehensive sets of requirements for radar components. Collaborate across various teams including Perception, Systems, Mechanical, Vehicle, Manufacturing, Quality, Software, Cybersecurity, Diagnostics, and Reliability. Develop and support testing for machine learning-based algorithms, including test design, planning, execution, and data collection. Lead radar acceptance, performance, and characterization testing to ensure robust system performance. Support and drive vehicle integration initiatives for radar systems. Conduct root cause analyses and oversee issue resolution to maintain high quality and reliability standards. Lead continuous improvement projects focused on radar components.

Join Our Dynamic Team!At DSI Systems, we bring together over 40 years of expertise in sales enablement and tailored business solutions. Our commitment is to provide enhanced value that drives results for our clients and partners. We are searching for enthusiastic individuals ready to make a significant impact in the realms of sales and customer service. Within our vibrant and fulfilling work environment, you will have the opportunity to evolve alongside us.Job OverviewThe Retail Support Specialist (RSS) offers direct, hands-on assistance to AT&T customers in bustling national retail settings. In this position, you will interact with customers and retail partners to resolve issues related to accounts, billing, devices, and services, often in fast-paced, high-pressure situations. To excel in this role, strong communication skills, emotional resilience, comfort with technology, and the ability to remain calm and professional in a dynamic retail atmosphere are essential.Key Responsibilities:Customer SupportDeliver friendly, professional, and solution-oriented support to AT&T customers in national retail locations.Address inquiries about billing, account updates, plan modifications, device assistance, and service issues.Troubleshoot wireless devices, network challenges, and feature functionality.Maintain focus, professionalism, and service quality during peak times and challenging situations in a high-volume retail environment.Retail Partner SupportServe as the AT&T subject-matter expert for retail employees and third-party partners.Act as the primary AT&T representative for these partners, providing in-store support for escalated retail matters.Engage proactively with store management to address customer concerns, enhancing partnership collaboration and ensuring an exceptional customer experience.Work Environment & Schedule ExpectationsThis position is based in a retail setting, requiring standing, walking, and engaging on the sales floor for up to 8 hours daily.Flexibility to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is necessary based on business needs.Comfortable working in busy, customer-facing environments with frequent demands for interaction and problem-solving.Operational ExcellenceSimultaneously navigate multiple systems while actively engaging with customers.Document all customer interactions comprehensively and accurately.Adhere to company policies, compliance regulations, and privacy standards.Meet or surpass performance metrics, including quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction scores.Execute and uphold approved planograms for mobile devices and signage.

About UsAurora Innovation is dedicated to harnessing the transformative power of self-driving technology to create a safer, faster, and more inclusive future for mobility and logistics.Discover The Aurora Driver and be part of a groundbreaking journey that redefines transportation.Join us at Aurora, where you will engage in solving complex challenges alongside a team of bright and passionate professionals, while advancing your expertise in the field. Stay updated with our latest developments by visiting aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.We are seeking a skilled Systems and Safety Engineer to contribute significantly to the evaluation and enhancement of our autonomous vehicle (AV) sensing capabilities. In this impactful role, you will have the chance to define and validate the sensing functionalities of the Aurora Driver, ensuring they exceed human performance standards while maintaining the highest safety levels. Collaborate with our exceptional engineering teams to achieve ambitious product objectives as we navigate the complexities of scaling across various platforms, environments, and technical challenges.

Mission Overview: The Senior Systems Safety Engineer: Leads the design and deployment of engineering safety protocols for our autonomous vehicle systems. Responsible for conducting hazard evaluations, risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to established industry safety standards including ISO 26262, SOTIF, and ASIL. Works closely with interdisciplinary teams consisting of software, hardware, and AI engineers to embed safety measures within the design and validation phases of our autonomous vehicle technology. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the creation and implementation of system safety processes tailored for autonomous vehicle platforms. Conduct hazard analysis and risk assessments (HARA) for various AV components and subsystems. Assist in defining and verifying functional safety requirements in accordance with ISO 26262 and SOTIF (ISO 21448). Collaborate effectively with hardware, software, and AI teams to integrate safety measures into perception, decision-making, and control systems. Support the development of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and fault tree analysis (FTA) for AV systems. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and industry safety standards, including SAE J3016, NHTSA, and UNECE WP.29. Oversee the execution of safety verification and validation plans, which include simulation, testing, and real-world driving scenarios. Engage with certification bodies and regulators to facilitate safety case documentation and approval processes. Foster a strong safety culture within the organization by providing guidance and training.

Latitude AI (lat.ai) specializes in the development of advanced automated driving technologies, including Level 3 (L3) solutions, for Ford vehicles at scale. Our mission revolves around redefining the driving experience, making it safer, more enjoyable, and less stressful for everyone. Joining the Latitude team means collaborating with top-tier experts in machine learning, robotics, cloud platforms, mapping, sensor technology, and systems engineering, all committed to significantly enhancing the driving experience for millions. As a proud subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, we operate with the agility of a startup while developing cutting-edge automated driving technologies. Our headquarters are located in Pittsburgh, with engineering centers in Dearborn, MI, and Palo Alto, CA.About the Software Factory Team:The Software Factory team is pivotal in creating a seamless developer build experience, essential for developing, testing, and deploying software that aligns with Latitude’s mission. Team members are responsible for the development and maintenance of an end-to-end infrastructure pipeline within a distributed build environment, playing a crucial role in integrating new tools and technologies into a robust, deterministic, and scalable build ecosystem. We utilize and maintain build tooling (Bazel), author build and test tools (Starlark, Python), manage build environments (Docker, containers), and leverage a distributed remote execution and caching system (Buildfarm), while hosting CI/CD resources for developers to test and implement changes (Jenkins).Your Responsibilities: Collaborate with seasoned build engineers boasting decades of experience.Design and implement solutions for the long-term maintenance of software releases.Develop integrations with product teams that enhance the reusability and testability of modular autonomy systems.Measure, inspect, and improve the utilization of the build infrastructure.

Join our dynamic team at Latitude as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in C++ deployment. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing high-performance software solutions that enhance our deployment processes. We are looking for a passionate engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to solve complex problems.