Staff C++ Engineer

About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

About the role

We are looking for talented C++ Software Engineers to join our Software Services Team. You will be integral in developing key components of the AutoDrive software platform, including middleware, configuration management, diagnostics, data replay, and system utilities. If you are passionate about working in a fast-paced, innovative environment and want to contribute to shaping the future of autonomous vehicles, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll do

• Develop, optimize, and maintain C and C++ software components for critical services such as middleware, configuration management, data logging, and diagnostic tools.
• Work closely with autonomy engineers to design, implement, and integrate software services that support autonomous navigation, perception, and mission-level capabilities.
• Build and maintain a robust data replay framework to facilitate regression testing and algorithm validation.
• Create and support common utilities, such as logging and diagnostic message formats, to ensure a unified development experience across teams.
• Implement and optimize performance-critical software components, ensuring minimal overhead and efficient resource usage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including autonomy, platform, and testing) to ensure smooth integration of new software components into the AutoDrive ecosystem.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and problem-solving sessions, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, maintainable software.
• Develop and implement unit and integration tests for new and existing software components.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize complex software issues across multiple subsystems.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Education & Experience

US Salary Range

$145,000—$170,000

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including :

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. For more information about U.S. Security Clearances :  click here.

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in all personnel practices. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran and disability status, and criminal history, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Forterra is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

To see Forterra’s candidate data privacy policy, please visit Forterra Legal | Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

PI46d77b85b4d5-30511-38781521