Systems Software Integration Engineer - Taiwan

Taiwan, Remote. Posted 3 months ago

The role

You will bridge the autonomy orchestration platform with vehicle platforms, sensors, and partner ecosystems in Taiwan. You will build adapters, own end-to-end integration testing, and debug cross-system issues. You will also act as the primary technical interface for partners and government entities in Taiwan.

What you will do

Build and maintain adapters and translation layers for partner vehicle platforms, sensors, and autonomy stacks
Own end-to-end integration testing from bench bring-up to HITL/SITL validation
Debug cross-system issues in application software, messaging middleware, networking, embedded Linux, and RF
Interface with partner firmware and BSP teams to isolate hardware/software boundary failures
Act as the primary technical interface in Taiwan with OEMs, government partners, hardware vendors, and field teams
Characterize system behavior under degraded, intermittent, or contested link conditions
Translate partner and field requirements into system constraints for the U.S. engineering team
Maintain Interface Control Documents and integration contracts
Build observability into integration components including logging, tracing, and metrics
Support field exercises to validate the platform in live conditions

Required qualifications

4–8 years of professional software engineering experience in systems integration, middleware, drivers, or robotics software
Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Python
Working knowledge of embedded Linux and OS constructs
Pub-sub middleware fluency such as Zenoh or comparable
Solid working knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, multicast, and basic routing
Working familiarity with RF/wireless concepts
Demonstrated ability to debug across application, middleware, network, and hardware-adjacent layers
Experience with Linux systems and command-line debugging tooling
Bilingual: English (professional fluency) and Mandarin Chinese (Traditional, professional fluency)
Must be legally authorized to work in Taiwan
Must be eligible to access export-controlled technology and comply with U.S. export control laws, Taiwan regulations, and government security requirements
Able to travel within Taiwan for field exercises and partner/military deployments

Nice to have

Hands-on with vehicle control protocols and autopilot software such as MAVLink, ArduPilot, or PX4
Experience with autonomous systems or unmanned vehicles such as UAV, UGV, or USV
Experience with real-time or low-latency messaging middleware such as DDS, ROS/ROS2, ZeroMQ, or MQTT
Sensor integration experience with LIDAR, cameras, IMUs, GNSS, or EO/IR
Experience with HITL/SITL pipelines or sim-to-field validation workflows
Prior work in Taiwan defense or government-adjacent programs
Familiarity with GCS/C2 tooling such as ATAK, QGroundControl, or Mission Planner
Experience authoring ICDs, requirements traceability, or integration test plans
Exposure to tactical radios, MANET, or mesh networking

Benefits

Equity grants for eligible employees
Comprehensive National Health Insurance (NHI) coverage including medical, dental, and vision care
Pension plan and employer contributions
Competitive time off and leave
Paid parental leave (where eligible)
Paid public holidays and holiday observance in accordance with Taiwan law
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development and learning opportunities

Before you apply

Must be legally authorized to work in Taiwan
If not a Taiwanese citizen or permanent resident, must possess valid, independent authorization such as a Taiwan Employment Gold Card or an Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC)
Employer sponsorship is not available
Must be eligible to access export-controlled technology and comply with U.S. export control laws, Taiwan regulations, and government security requirements

About the company

NODA is a veteran-owned, venture-backed technology company transforming how unmanned systems collaborate in complex, mission-critical environments.