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Allen Control Systems

Software Engineer - All Levels

Austin, TXfulltimemidAdded 3 weeks ago

About this role

Allen Control Systems, a defense startup founded by former Navy engineers, is hiring Software Engineers to develop autonomous gun turret technology using computer vision and control systems. You'll build high-performance C++ and Python applications for robotics and autonomous systems in a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop high-performance software in C++ and Python for robotics applications
  • Optimize software for efficiency, scalability, and reliability
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and computer vision engineering teams
  • Implement code reviews, unit testing, and documentation best practices
  • Debug and resolve software defects and performance issues
  • Work with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development tools

What they're looking for

  • C++ (C++11/14/17/20)
  • Python
  • Robotics and autonomous systems
  • Multi-threading and concurrency
  • Git and version control
  • System programming and memory management
  • Debugging tools and techniques
  • Agile development practices

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Equity package
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Engineering-first culture focused on innovation
  • Work on cutting-edge defense technology
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Allen Control Systems

Allen Control Systems builds autonomous defense systems, including gun turrets and drone-defense technology, using computer vision, control systems, and robotics. The company is hiring across software engineering, mechanical engineering, testing, and operations roles to support product development and scaled production.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience with C++ and Python. Which do you prefer for robotics applications, and why?
  • Describe a time you optimized software for performance. What were the bottlenecks, and how did you measure improvement?
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