Lead Software, Algorithm Engineer | Autonomous systems

Lead Software Engineer (C++ or/and Rust) | Algorithms
- Navigation | Sensor Fusion | State Estimation | SLAM
Location: Melbourne | Full-time | Hybrid
We're working with a fast-growing Australian deep-tech company building autonomous systems and solving genuinely hard engineering problems.
They're looking for a Lead Software Engineer C++/Rust) to take ownership over the development of a new product through to production. This includes engineering initiatives spanning computer vision, state estimation and autonomy - from architecture through to field validation. This isn't a role sitting behind a spec; you'll be defining the system architecture, working closely with ML, control systems and hardware teams to build the backbone of an evolving product.
About you
Comfortable leading complex, end-to-end engineering initiatives with a high degree of autonomyStrong systems-level thinking and architectural design capabilityProven track record providing technical leadership across teamsAble to balance genuine hands-on delivery with strategic engineering direction
What you'll be doing
Leading the development of a novel product through to productionWorking across ML, control systems and computer vision engineers to deliver robust, full-stack solutionsDefining and driving scalable software architecture for new product features and platform capabilitiesLeading troubleshooting, testing, optimisation and technical decision-making during live field testingMentoring engineers through technical coaching, code reviews and day-to-day leadership
What you'll bring
8+ years of commercial software engineering, lead engineer experience is desirableStrong experience in image processing, robotics, control systems, or an adjacent domainA solid understanding of embedded vision systems and state estimation techniques - Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, GNSS integration, or similar probabilistic estimation methodsHands-on Rust experience, or strong C++ with meaningful exposure to RustA track record of taking complex systems from prototype through to productionDeep understanding of performance optimisation at both the algorithmic and systems levelComfortable working across embedded and Linux environments

Preferred background
A background in SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), robotics, or Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) is highly regarded - this role sits at the intersection of perception, estimation and autonomy, and candidates with genuine hands-on robotics or autonomous systems experience will be held in high regard
Opportunity
This offers genuine ownership from day one developing an advanced engineering capability and product. This offers the opportunity to join a growing team and respected business. You will be working cross-disciplinary spanning optics, autonomy, real-time AI and hardware - rare to get that breadth in one role.If you are looking for position where you can make a difference, solving complexed, innovative problems this is it!
Apply for immediate consideration.