Associate Software Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA

Company Overview
ACS (Allen Control Systems) is a defense technology company building precision robotic systems for the United States and its allies. Founded by two former U.S. Navy electrical engineers with deep experience in robotics and software, ACS brings together AI, computer vision, precision motion, and advanced hardware to solve complex defense challenges across land, air, and maritime environments.

Our flagship product, Bullfrog, is an autonomous precision weapon system that transforms existing weapons into highly accurate counter-drone systems — giving warfighters a scalable, cost-effective response to one of the fastest-growing threats on the modern battlefield. Bullfrog is deployed with U.S. forces, and ACS works with organizations throughout the U.S. military and national security community.

Following a $200 million Series B at a $2.2 billion valuation, ACS is rapidly expanding manufacturing, accelerating Bullfrog deployments, and developing the next generation of autonomous battlefield systems. This is an opportunity to join a proven, fast-moving team and help scale technology with direct, real-world impact on national security.

ACS is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional operations in Alexandria, Virginia; Mountain View, California; and Huntsville, Alabama. For more information, visit allencontrolsystems.com.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Robotics Software Engineer, very proficient in C++ or Python coding. We are hiring across multiple experience levels, including:

• Associate Software Engineer

• Software Engineer

• Senior Software Engineer

• Staff Software Engineer

• Senior Staff Software Engineer

  Please note that your title and level will be determined based on your experience, skills, and the scope of responsibility appropriate for the role.
  What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software applications using C++ or Python.

• Optimize and enhance existing software for efficiency, scalability, and reliability.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, computer vision, and software engineers.

• Implement best practices in software engineering, including code reviews, unit testing, and documentation.

• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and performance issues.

• Work with modern development tools, version control systems (Git), and CI/CD pipelines.

• Develop algorithms and data structures to solve complex computational problems.

• Ensure security and compliance standards are met in software development.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong proficiency in C++ (C++11/14/17/20) and Python.

• Experience working with robotics and/or autonomous systems.

• Experience with multi-threading, concurrency, and performance optimization.

• Familiarity with software development methodologies and design patterns.

• Knowledge of system programming, memory management, and debugging tools.

• Experience with version control systems (Git) and agile development practices.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Professional experience in software development preferred.

You'll Stand Out:

• Experience with GPU programming (CUDA, OpenCL) or parallel computing.

• Knowledge of networking protocols and distributed systems.

• Exposure to machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) or scientific computing.

• Experience with DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary

• ACS Equity Package

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off

Allen Control Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Allen Control Systems prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Compensation Range: $94K - $332K