Principal Engineer, Autonomy

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Engineer, Autonomy based in United States . This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of autonomous systems in a highly technical, real-world environment where innovation meets large-scale operational impact. As the senior-most individual contributor within the autonomy organization, you will define the technical direction of critical autonomy capabilities while collaborating closely with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams. Your expertise will influence the architecture, performance, and evolution of perception, prediction, planning, and system integration. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges and turning cutting-edge research into reliable production systems. You'll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on delivering safe, scalable, and high-performance autonomous solutions with measurable real-world results.