Lead Software Engineer - Linux

Origin; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Startup robotics environment

Collaborative team with IITs/Stanford/

Hands-on hardware/software integration

Job summary

Origin Autonomy is seeking a versatile software engineer to work across embedded Linux, networking, robotic middleware, and cloud services. You will contribute to boot-up sequences, service orchestration, and fleet tooling while collaborating with robotics teams to integrate platform capabilities.

The role requires hands-on skills in Linux systems programming, sockets, multi‑threading, and Python/Bash scripting, with strong emphasis on practical system understanding and mentorship within a small

Qualifications

• Hands-on competency in Linux systems programming and C is required.
• Experience with file I/O, memory-mapped files, and data structures.
• Proficiency in multi-threading, sockets, and network stacks for robot/cloud communication.
• Strong scripting in Python and Bash; Git workflows and code reviews must be demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Design robot boot-up sequences and service orchestration for reliable system bring-up.
• Configure Linux networking for robot-to-cloud and inter-robot comms (TCP/IP, HTTP, IPtables, DNS).
• Manage Docker-based deployment on robot and cloud infrastructure.

Skills

Linux systems programming

File I/O

Multithreading

Socket communication

Data structures & algorithms

Documentation reading

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Git

Tools

Docker

ROS2

CMake

Job description

About Origin

Origin is building general-purpose autonomous robots for US construction to tackle rising costs, safety risks, and labour shortages. Our modular, multi-trade platform combines purpose-built hardware with real-time site intelligence to navigate complex environments and execute tasks with precision. Trained in high-fidelity simulation and already deployed on live sites, our robots deliver 5x faster execution, 250%+ margin expansion, and significant cost savings. Join India's most talent-dense robotics team consisting of individuals from IITs, Stanford, UCLA, and more.

About The Role

Origin Autonomy is looking for a versatile, hands‑on software engineer to join our growing team. You will work across embedded Linux systems, networking stacks, robotic middleware, and cloud‑connected services. This role demands strong fundamentals, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to learn quickly — not just familiarity with buzzwords.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robot boot-up sequences and service orchestration to ensure reliable, deterministic system bring-up.
• Configure and manage Linux networking — TCP/IP stack, HTTP, iptables, ARP, DHCP, DNS —for robot-to-cloud and inter‑robot communication.
• Manage Docker‑based deployment and runtime environments on robot and cloud infrastructure.
• Write and maintain system administration tooling and bash scripts for fleet management and diagnostics.
• Collaborate closely with robotics, perception, and application teams to integrate platform capabilities.
• Establish and enforce best practices around Git workflows, branching strategies, and code review
• Lead and mentor a small platform engineering team — set technical direction, conduct code reviews, and drive execution

Requirements

All candidates must demonstrate solid, hands‑on competency in every item listed below.

• Linux systems programming in C
• File I/O — read, write, seek, memory‑mapped files
• Multi‑threading — pthreads, mutexes, condition variables, thread safety
• Socket communication — TCP/UDP sockets, select/poll/epoll
• Basic data structures & algorithms — stack, heap, queue, linked list
• General comprehension ability — reading technical manuals, datasheets, and RFCs; searching documentation independently
• Python scripting
• Bash scripting
• Git — CLI usage, branching, merging, rebasing, conflict resolution

Strong Advantage

Candidates with hands‑on experience in the majority of the following areas will be strongly preferred.

• C++ programming — C++17, OOP, templates, STL
• Common network protocols — DHCP, ARP, TCP, UDP, DNS
• Network configuration — routers, switches, VLANs, subnetting
• Server-client application architecture — roles of back‑end and front‑end
• P2P vs. centralised communication — DDS vs. MQTT, trade‑offs and use cases
• Database management — relational (SQL) vs. NoSQL, schema design, basic queries
• Network security — checksums (CRC, MD5, SHA), public‑key encryption, digital signatures
• ROS2 framework — pub/sub, services, actions, lifecycle nodes, DDS transport
• CMake build system — targets, find_package, CTest integration
• Docker — writing Dockerfiles, docker-compose, remote image registry management

Benefits

• Gain experience in a dynamic startup environment at the forefront of robotics and AI innovation
• Contribute to the development of technology that will revolutionise the construction industry
• Work alongside a talented and passionate team committed to making a real‑world impact
• Learn from experienced professionals and gain valuable skills in robotics software engineering
• Gain practical experience in a real‑world engineering environment
• Contribute to a project with the potential to make a significant impact on the construction industry