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Toyota

Sr. R&D Software Engineer

Grapevine, TX · On-site

$113K - $149K/yr

As an R&D Software Engineer at Toyota Automated Logistics, you'll develop the brains behind ... Travel Requirements: * 5% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Toyota Automated Logistics ...

Raytheon Technologies

Senior Software Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$133K - $176K/yr

This position may require some amount of overnight travel to support limited off-site testing ... in software design, simulation, analysis, and implementation * Prior experience programming in C ...

RTX Corporate

Senior Software Engineer

Cambridge, MA

$133K - $176K/yr

This position may require some amount of overnight travel to support limited off-site testing ... in software design, simulation, analysis, and implementation * Prior experience programming in C ...

Boom Pay, Inc

Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$130K - $200K/yr

Drive best practices in software engineering, including code reviews, testing, and documentation ... You are already running AI coding agents autonomously, including overnight, to ship. Daily Claude ...

Toyota

Software Project Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Software Project Engineer Job Overview: The Project Engineer provides oversight and is responsible ... Travel Requirements: * 50-75% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Toyota Automated Logistics ...

Toyota

Software Project Engineer

Louisville, KY · On-site +1

The Project Engineer provides oversight and is responsible for all phases of various software ... Travel Requirements: * 50-75% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Toyota Automated Logistics ...

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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for overnight software engineer in the United States is $147,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Overnight Software Engineer, you need solid programming skills, problem-solving abilities, and a relevant degree or equivalent experience in computer science or software engineering. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, continuous integration tools, and cloud platforms is typically required, along with knowledge of relevant programming languages. Strong self-motivation, time management, and effective remote communication are crucial soft skills for working independently during off-hours. These competencies ensure smooth development, quick issue resolution, and reliable collaboration across different shifts and time zones.

What are Overnight Software Engineers?

Overnight Software Engineers are professionals who work late-night or overnight shifts to develop, maintain, and troubleshoot software systems. Their schedules often align with businesses that require 24/7 technical support, such as IT operations, global companies, or industries handling critical infrastructure. These engineers ensure that technology runs smoothly outside traditional business hours, resolving urgent issues and sometimes performing updates when user activity is low. The role may also involve collaborating with international teams in different time zones, and requires strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.

What are some typical challenges faced by Overnight Software Engineers, and how can they be managed?

Overnight Software Engineers often encounter challenges such as limited real-time collaboration with daytime teams, managing alert fatigue from monitoring systems, and maintaining productivity during unconventional hours. To address these, it's helpful to establish clear handoff processes, use detailed documentation, and leverage communication tools for asynchronous updates. Additionally, practicing good sleep hygiene and setting boundaries for work-life balance are crucial for long-term success in this role.
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Sr. R&D Software Engineer

Sr. R&D Software Engineer

Toyota

Grapevine, TX • On-site

$113K - $149K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Toyota rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 869 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 44 rated automakers

Job description

Join the team that's shaping the future of autonomous robotics and material handling. As an R&D Software Engineer at Toyota Automated Logistics, you'll develop the brains behind intelligent robotic systems, from low-level hardware control to high-level autonomy and perception.
You'll work on real robots. You'll ship real code. You'll help launch entirely new automation products into warehouses and factories across the world.
We don't just build software; we build the future of logistics.
About Us
Toyota Automated Logistics R&D is the New Product Development (NPD) division of the company. Our mission is to develop original products that expand Toyota Automated Logistics' automation capabilities - enabling our commissioning and systems teams to deliver integrated solutions that give our customers a competitive edge.
Our ~70-person team is distributed between our Boise, Dallas, and Indianapolis offices, and includes experts in mechanical, electrical, software, and AI disciplines, all with a strong foundation in robotics technology. Beyond our Toyota Automated Logistics offices, we collaborate heavily with our other Toyota partners to innovate and share our technology globally.
Software engineers on our team are true full-stack robotics developers, with opportunities to work across the entire software stack - from high-level autonomy, AI, and perception to low-level motor control, hardware interfaces, and everything in-between. We take products from concept to production-ready designs, and we execute our software on real robot hardware in live customer environments.
Above all else, we know that our strength lies in our people. Through strong mentorship, thoughtful planning, and a supportive team culture, we create space for engineers to grow while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Your Mission
The primary mission of the R&D Senior Software Engineer is to act as a technical expert and leader who drives the team towards success. You will develop the architectures and designs that enable our software systems to reliably scale to customer deployments. You will put a major focus on refining the processes and SOPs that drive our team to be effective. You will work to mentor and inspire your peers to become stronger engineers. At Toyota Automated Logistics, we value our team culture extremely highly. You will operate as a force multiplier to make the team the strongest they can be!
As the R&D Senior Software Engineer, you are an expert in Linux development using both C++ and Python. You have experience designing production ready software and understand the patterns and architectures used to create reliable and maintainable codebases. You have experience with common robotics software tools and concepts such as ROS, motor control, localization, navigation, and sensor hardware technology such as LiDAR, Cameras, Motors, Encoders, etc.
Most importantly, you have experience leading teams, driving processes, inspiring software engineers, and creating strong team cultures with open communication. In this role, you won't just build software. You'll help shape how our systems behave in the real world, and you will build and support a team that values both innovation and thoughtful execution.
Job Functions
  • Contribute directly to ROS-based C++ and Python codebases, running on Linux systems.
  • Create software designs, host design and code reviews, and engage with SDLC processes.
  • Responsible for owning key development and acting as a key stakeholder in review approvals.
  • Mentor and guide junior team members - engage in peer programming.
  • Engage in scoping, planning, and scheduling your work in an Agile workflow.
  • Engage in, and help create and drive, best practices and SOPs for software development.
  • Create test plans and engage in hands-on testing and verification on live Robots & Hardware.
  • Uphold our safety standards when interacting with live equipment.
  • Participate in field trials and customer on-site Beta deployments as we release new products.
  • Work with other Toyota Automated Logistics and TICO business units throughout the release process of R&D products (Manufacturing, Commissioning, Development, etc).

Travel Requirements:
  • 5% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Toyota Automated Logistics)

Preferred Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar field
  • Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience designing and implementing production software systems.
  • Experience with Agile development environment and a strong drive for SOPs.
  • Expert in Linux environment and developing for Linux systems.
  • Expertise in C/C++ and Python, Experience with other software technologies (Web Development, SQL, etc.).
  • Experience with CI/CD and testing methodologies and implementation.
  • Experience with Containerization and Deployment Strategies.
  • Experience with version control systems, GIT preferred.
  • Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System).
  • Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
  • Employees must follow all information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report any suspected security incidents to support our information security controls.

About Toyota Automated Logistics:
Toyota Automated Logistics is your global partner for integrated warehouse automation. Our team combines the talents of Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande's warehousing business and viastore under one brand to deliver scalable systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.
In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
  • Vacation / Holiday Pay
  • Paid Volunteer time off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
  • Company Meetings & Events

Toyota Automated Logistics does not work with outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.

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