FERNRIDE is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging because we value and celebrate everyone's differences and individuality. We strive to create an open, safe space in which you feel empowered and authentic. FERNRIDE has over 130 employees, from 35+ countries. Our culture is characterized by the company values and fundamentals:

 #wewinasoneteam #weexecuteanddeliver #weareambitiousinnovators #weareopentochange #weputcustomervaluefirst #respect #professionalism #safety.

What you will work on 

At FERNRIDE, the Teleoperation team designs, develops, and tests intuitive interfaces that bridge the gap between teleoperators and automated vehicles. Work includes collaborating with other engineering teams, implementing the latest technology, refining designs based on user feedback and inventing the “interface of the future” between autonomous vehicles and humans.

As Senior Software Engineer (C++/Teleoperation) (f/d/m), you put requirements into code. You will mainly work on C++ detailed software design and implementation, but also contribute to architecture decisions or you support our systems and safety engineers with valuable feedback. You will have a strong urge to find the best possible solution and to create elegant C++ code that is clean, maintainable, testable, effective & efficient. You will also participate very actively in code reviews, both on the giving and the receiving side and support the team to set standards. You will have a strong drive to manage code complexity. Your experience and an aptitude for product thinking allows you to devise and drive process improvement initiatives and product improvements.

How you will leave your footprint

  • Developing software in modern C++
  • Implementing Teleoperation and HMI specific software
  • Participating in code reviews and mentoring across teams
  • Guiding user testing and iteration on the user experience
  • Promoting your work, blogging it and representing FERNRIDE at events

What you will bring to the team

  • Outstanding programming skill and substantial experience in C++17
  • Experience with computer graphics and graphical user interfaces
  • Experience in programming applications for the Linux operating system
  • Knowledge of design patterns and algorithms
  • Knowledge of geometry and linear algebra
  • Experience with openGL, boost, abseil, gsl, Dear ImGui, googletest and/or other common general support libraries and frameworks
  • Technical leadership
  • Familiarity with Bazel

What we offer @ FERNRIDE

At FERNRIDE, we believe in empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your growth, well-being, and aspirations while fostering a strong sense of work-life harmony. Here’s how we support you:

  • Flexible working hours & remote work
  • All-day breakfast and unlimited drinks, fruits, and snacks
  • Subsidized canteen close to headquarters
  • EUR 40 Spendit card /month
  • Corporate Benefits platform
  • Company pension scheme
  • Team, department, and company events
  • Company Equity
  • 30 days of vacation
  • Up to six weeks of remote work in countries covered under the EHIC (European Health Insurance Card)

Who we are

FERNRIDE offers scalable automation solutions for yard trucking that increase productivity, promote sustainability, and improve worker safety. We employ a human-assisted automation approach, which allows for remote takeovers of electric trucks when necessary. This ensures seamless integration and reliable operations for logistics operators. With over a decade of research and high-profile customers, including Volkswagen, HHLA, DB Schenker, and BSH, FERNRIDE uses cutting-edge technology to address major industry challenges, such as driver shortages and the negative environmental impact of logistics operations.

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