Software Engineer (+ Equity) at KAIKAKU.AI

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A VC-backed robotics and AI startup is seeking a Software Engineer in London to develop full-stack software and manage embedded systems. You will collaborate closely with engineers, enhancing reliability and customer solutions in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in ROS, embedded devices, and some full-stack development skills. This role offers significant autonomy and diverse challenges.

Benefits

Work on cutting-edge technology

High autonomy and responsibility

Rapid deployment opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience with ROS (preferably ROS 2).
• Comfortable working on embedded devices.
• Proficient in full-stack development with React or Typescript.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance full stack software for embedded systems.
• Maintain codebases for robotics firmware and cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineers to support deployed software.

Skills

Experience with ROS

Embedded systems knowledge

Full-stack development (React/Typescript)

Proficient with headless Linux

Job description

Software Engineer

Company Description

KAIKAKU.AI - VC-backed robotics & AI startup

Job Description

Join KAIKAKU.AI to transform the restaurant industry through vertically integrated hardware, software, and AI. This role involves developing full-stack and low-level embedded code, owning diverse codebases, and supporting deployed systems. You'll work closely with cross-disciplinary engineers, ensuring high reliability and directly impacting customer solutions.

Location: London, UK

Why this role is remarkable

• Work on cutting-edge technology and see it deployed rapidly, sometimes within hours, through rapid iteration.
• Join a high-growth, VC-backed startup at a critical scaling and deployment inflection point.
• Gain significant autonomy and responsibility, tackling a highly varied set of tasks and learning opportunities.

What you will do

• Develop and enhance the full stack of deployed software, including low-level embedded code for microcontrollers.
• Create, maintain, and own codebases spanning robotics firmware, communications, and cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with mechanical, mechatronics, and controls engineers, supporting deployed software remotely and in person.

The ideal candidate

• Possesses strong experience with ROS (preferably ROS 2) and an appreciation for hardware limitations on compute.
• Comfortable working extensively on embedded devices across multiple microcontroller types.
• Proficient with headless Linux machines and has some experience with full-stack development (React or Typescript).

How to Apply

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