Software Engineer [AQ-26083]

About the Role

Aquent is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking software engineer to join a dynamic team focused on building the foundational tools and automation that power the rider experience for a leader in the autonomous vehicle industry. This role offers a direct, hands-on impact on the technology driving the next generation of rider experiences, applying academic knowledge to real-world, cutting-edge software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a B.S. or M.S. degree program in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

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.