The National Instruments Transportation Systems R&D, Simulation team has an immediate opening for a Software Engineer. In this role, you will work with diverse technologies used in testing, validating, and developing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving Systems. Some technologies you will have the opportunity to work with are C++17, Unreal Engine 4/5, Computer Vision, CUDA, Graphics Shader programming (HLSL/GLSL), RDMA, DDS, gRPC, Sensor Simulation Physics, PhysX, Intelligent Agent Path Planning, AI Robotic Simulation and much more. In this role you will design and develop features from concept to release in a modern Agile workflow. We are looking for talented developers to contribute to our core code base. We simulate every major sensor technology in use by the automotive market today, Radar from ray trace to DSP, Lidars from MEMS to spinning, Cameras from rectilinear to 360 degrees, ultrasonic from ray trace to DSP, and much more.

To learn more about the monoDrive simulation platform you can checkout our website at https://www.monodrive.io/ and the documentation https://monodrive.readthedocs.io/en/latest/. Our team consists of perception experts and real-time developers focused on generating high-fidelity simulation technologies that provide life-like sensor data to ADAS and Autonomous Driving systems. We are blurring the lines between the real and virtual world in the exciting new industry of autonomous vehicles.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Develop and support components and features through release

• Actively participate in code review

• Ensure adherence to development processes and best practices.

• Facilitate decisions necessary to deliver a quality product in a timely fashion

• Interact with customers, other NI staff, and partners in support of designing and deploying new systems and features

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated success and experience developing modern C++

• Demonstrated success and experience developing at least one of the following:Unreal Engine 4
  Computer Vision
  CUDA
  Graphics Shader Programming
  ROS or some other networked communication system
  Sensor Perception Applications or Modeling
  Physics based Simulation
  Robotic Path Planning

• Ability to understand sensor data sheets and translate specification into functional code.

• Experience developing applications in a collaborative git work-flow.

• Proven expertise in processes to ensure quality and predictability for software development.

• Thorough understanding of systems design principles.

• Ability to identify and solve system engineering problems.

• Excellent communication skills and experience working directly with customers, engineers, and business stakeholders

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment.

• Work effectively with teams

• Problem-solve effectively - diagnose technical issues and propose effective solutions

• Take initiative, be a self-starter, and work independently

• Quickly learn applicable technology, systems, and products

Position Requirements

• BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline

• 0+ years of experience in software development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive sensors and communications is a plus

• Experience in the transportation industry is a plus

• Experience in robotics is a plus

• Experience in simulation is a plus

• Experience with Machine Learning is a plus

• Experience with Machine Vision is a plus

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies

• Strong understanding of integrated hardware and software problems

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the transportation industry

• Excellence in engineering practices and analytical problem-solving skills

Success Factors

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Strong sense of ownership

• Ability to execute to project specs and deadlines

• Persistently drive tasks and lead projects to successful completion

• Enthusiastic, positive attitude

Why NI?

There are many reasons to consider joining a company. Key among them are the people, the ideas, and the technology. At NI, we believe in the power and potential of connecting the three to create a path to success.

The people: We’re looking for curious and creative problem solvers who value diversity and fresh perspectives, are bold and kind, and willing to take chances.

The ideas: What did you want to be when you grew up? Did you want to program robots? Build flying cars? Leave the world better than you found it? At NI, we build on the big ideas of big dreamers to make their visions a reality.

The technology: With our tailored, software-connected approach, we support our customers through all phases of the product development cycle. From 5G and medical innovations to autonomous driving and the future of space travel, we help our customers Engineer Ambitiously every day.

We’ve long been globally recognized as a top employer. Our compensation and benefits are very competitive, as are our modern workspaces, career development and mobility opportunities, and a culture that fosters belonging and emphasizes community giving. We encourage our teammates to challenge the status quo and collaborate with one another to build innovative solutions.

No matter your career path, we’re here for you, for each other, and for the next generation of innovators who think bigger, aim higher, and go faster.

Are you up for the challenge of helping shape humanity for the next 100 years? If so, let’s get started, and let’s Engineer Ambitiously together.

National Instruments is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

About Us

Why NI?

There are many reasons to consider joining a company. Key among them are the people, the ideas, and the technology. At NI, we believe in the power and potential of connecting the three to create a path to success.

The people: We’re looking for curious and creative problem solvers who value diversity and fresh perspectives, are bold and kind, and willing to take chances.

The ideas: What did you want to be when you grew up? Did you want to program robots? Build flying cars? Leave the world better than you found it? At NI, we build on the big ideas of big dreamers to make their visions a reality.

The technology: With our tailored, software-connected approach, we support our customers through all phases of the product development cycle. From 5G and medical innovations to autonomous driving and the future of space travel, we help our customers Engineer Ambitiously every day.

We’ve long been globally recognized as a top employer. Our compensation and benefits are very competitive, as are our modern workspaces, career development and mobility opportunities, and a culture that fosters belonging and emphasizes community giving. We encourage our teammates to challenge the status quo and collaborate with one another to build innovative solutions.

No matter your career path, we’re here for you, for each other, and for the next generation of innovators who think bigger, aim higher, and go faster.

Are you up for the challenge of helping shape humanity for the next 100 years? If so, let’s get started, and let’s Engineer Ambitiously together.

NI is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

We are changing how we work by offering more flexibility. NI has decided to take a hybrid approach (working both on- and off-site) at an aggregate level.  We know that different roles have different requirements, so we’re embracing a full range of options.

Please be advised that if President Biden's Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, is ultimately upheld after the legal process concludes, NI will comply with the Executive Order. Accordingly, if the Executive Order is upheld in its current form, NI will require all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and present acceptable proof of vaccination upon hire as a condition of employment. NI will consider requests for reasonable accommodation as required under applicable law. To qualify as being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, a two-week period must have passed after receiving the second dose in a 2-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or after receiving a single-dose in a single dose COVID-19 vaccine.