Planning Software Engineer III (Project Based)

This is a project-based employee role supporting the development and evolution of ASI's autonomous vehicle planning platforms. Development efforts may span multiple product phases and markets, with scope and duration driven by business needs, customer deployments, and field validation cycles.

About Us

At Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), we are a global leader in vehicle automation solutions. Our technology enables safe, efficient, and scalable automation across industries such as agriculture, construction, landscaping, solar, and more. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, ASI continues to push the boundaries of autonomous technology.

Our mission is to help customers reach their potential through innovative robotic solutions. We operate according to our core values: Safe, Simple, Transparent, Growth, Humble, and Attention to Detail.

About the Role

We are hiring a Planning Software Engineer II/III to focus on designing, developing, testing, and maintaining core planning software that enables autonomous vehicle behavior across multiple ASI markets, including agriculture, landscaping, and construction, with an initial focus on agricultural area coverage planning. This role works on geometry- and algorithm-heavy problems related to path planning, coverage strategies, and vehicle intelligence, ensuring solutions remain robust and compatible across shared platforms. Engineers collaborate closely with a Technical Lead and cross-functional teams, with scope expanding by level from feature implementation to greater ownership of technical decisions, architectural contributions, and cross-market impact. This is a hybrid role based in Logan, Utah, with three days onsite and two days remote; candidates must reside in Utah and be able to travel to Logan as needed.

Job Duties

Planning & Algorithm Development

• Design, develop, and maintain area coverage planning and path planning algorithms
• Implement geometry- and map-based algorithms, including spatial reasoning, intersection checking, and coverage strategies
• Ensure planning solutions remain compatible across multiple vehicle platforms and markets
• Contribute to shared planning libraries used by agriculture, landscaping, and construction teams

Software Development & Quality

• Develop high-quality software primarily in C++, with some Python usage
• Write clear, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Debug, troubleshoot, profile, and optimize existing planning systems
• Write unit tests and support integration and system testing
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical discussions

Collaboration & Execution

• Work closely with planning, robotics, systems, and field teams
• Adapt priorities based on development peaks, field testing cycles, and release needs
• Support planning-related work across markets when required
• Apply Agile/Scrum development practices

Experience & Qualifications by Level

Planning Software Engineer I

• 0-2 years of software engineering experience or equivalent academic/project experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Exposure to algorithm development and basic data structures
• Familiarity with C++, Python, or similar programming languages
• Foundational understanding of geometry, trigonometry, and linear algebra
• Ability to learn existing codebases and follow established engineering practices

Planning Software Engineer II

• 2-4 years of professional software engineering experience
• Experience implementing algorithms in C++ or Python
• Working knowledge of geometry-based or spatial algorithms
• Ability to work independently on moderately scoped tasks
• Familiarity with unit testing, version control, and Agile development
• Experience with ROS or ROS2 preferred

Planning Software Engineer III

• 4-7 years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in C++, with solid algorithm design skills
• Experience developing or maintaining planning, coverage, or motion algorithms
• Strong understanding of geometry, linear algebra, and algorithm complexity
• Ability to independently deliver moderately complex features
• Experience working in shared codebases where changes affect multiple systems
• ROS/ROS2 experience preferred

Planning Software Engineer IV

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Deep expertise in planning algorithms, geometry-heavy systems, or autonomous navigation
• Experience leading technical design and contributing to system architecture
• Strong understanding of performance optimization, memory management, and multi-threading
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead technical discussions
• Experience ensuring system robustness across multiple products or markets

Planning Software Engineer V

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Recognized technical expert in planning, autonomy, or algorithmic systems
• Proven experience owning or architecting large, shared software platforms
• Strong system-level thinking with a company-wide impact mindset
• Ability to guide long-term technical direction and influence engineering standards
• Experience mentoring senior engineers and leading complex technical initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with area coverage planning, path planning, or motion planning
• Background working with maps, spatial data, collision checking, or coverage algorithms
• Experience with ROS/ROS2-based systems
• Exposure to sensor-driven planning systems
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies

Benefits

ASI offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• 401K Retirement Plan
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Life Insurance Options
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Plans

EEO Statement

At Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. ASI complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

Your employment with ASI will be at-will, meaning that either you or ASI may terminate your employment at any time for any reason, with or without cause.