Software Engineer

Aquent has partnered with a pioneering leader in the autonomous vehicle industry to find a talented software professional ready to shape the future of urban mobility. In this role, you will have a direct, hands-on impact on the technology driving the next generation of rider experiences, applying your academic knowledge to real-world, cutting-edge software solutions that will move communities forward.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking engineer to join a dynamic team focused on building the foundational tools and automation that power the rider experience. You will collaborate closely with product managers and engineering peers to design, develop, and enhance applications crucial to safety evaluation and user engagement. This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your software engineering skills to revolutionary technology, working with modern tools and AI-assisted development workflows to deliver high-quality, production-ready code.

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain Kotlin-based backend service components designed to deliver engaging rider experience content to mobile applications and in-vehicle displays.
• Construct local testing harnesses and test fixtures to enable independent, robust team development without relying on live production systems.
• Lead and expand continuous integration (CI) pipelines covering static analysis, testing, and automated builds to guarantee code quality prior to merging.
• Leverage cutting-edge AI tools to streamline code refactoring, scaffolding, and test suite generation, applying rigorous code reviews to all generated outputs.

What You Bring

• Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a B.S. or M.S. degree program in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in developing functional software solutions using Kotlin.
• Hands-on experience setting up or maintaining continuous integration (CI) automation.
• Comfort and familiarity with using AI coding assistants, including effective prompting and critical output review.

Bonus Skills & Experience

• Proficiency or familiarity with Java or C++.
• Prior experience delivering production-grade code through past internships or open-source contributions.
• Familiarity with test coverage frameworks and automated testing tooling.
• A strong interest in rider-facing software products or autonomous vehicle technology.