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# Platform Control Software Engineer at Forterra

Department: Fielded Autonomy

Compensation · Listed in posting

$120,000 – $185,000/yr

**Setup**
: On-site

**Location**
: Clarksburg, Maryland · Arlington, Virginia

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: mid

**Posted**
: Oct 4, 2026

## Description

Forterra is hiring a Platform Control Software Engineer to develop control software that translates motion-planner trajectories into drive-by-wire commands for autonomous vehicles. The role involves control-systems development, throttle, brake, and steering algorithms, integration with body-control systems, and hands-on coding, testing, and debugging. Candidates need a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant engineering or robotics field, 1–2 years of control-systems experience, strong control-theory knowledge, C++ proficiency, and experience with vehicle dynamics and actuation systems. The position offers a US salary range of $120,000–$185,000, equity, healthcare benefits, and other full-time employee benefits.

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