Join Our Talent Network - Staff Robotics Software Engineer

Dexterity, Inc.; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexterity, Inc. in Redwood City is seeking a hands-on Staff Robotics Software Engineer to own the architecture of the mechatronics software stack, selecting, validating and building the SW interface for all hardware devices.

You will work with a talented team to meet the quality, performance, observability and real-time requirements for intelligent warehouse robotics applications, mentoring others and documenting best practices.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of mechatronics devices, distributed systems, and real-time software.
• Proven experience delivering production real-time C++ applications.
• Experience with Linux and modern C++ toolchains (build/CI, debuggers).

Responsibilities

• Architect and build the mechatronics software stack for Dexterity's warehouse robotics.
• Analyze requirements, review code, mentor developers and document best practices.
• Evaluate new technologies and improve tooling to enhance system performance and reliability.

Skills

Modern C++

Real-time software

Linux RTOS

Distributed systems

Multi-threading

Communication skills

Education

MS/PhD in CS, Robotics, or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

As a hands-on Staff Robotics Software Engineer you will be responsible for the architecture of the Dexterity Mechatronics Software stack. This means you will choose, validate, and build the SW interface for all hardware devices. You will work with a talented team of software engineers to implement mechatronics software to meet the quality, performance, observability and real-time characteristics required by our intelligent warehouse robotics applications. The role requires advanced knowledge of mechatronics devices, distributed systems, real-time systems, performance optimization and test strategies. The ideal candidate will have developed and supported real-time applications in C++ that have been in production for multiple years. Strong knowledge of the entire software toolchain is essential.

We are very interested in candidates that have previously worked at a startup or other fast-paced environment on technically challenging projects. Other duties involve analyzing requirements, reviewing code, mentoring other developers and communicating best practices via documents. The role also empowers you to evaluate new technologies and recommend new tools/components to improve our solutions.

In order to thrive in this role you will have significant experience with developing, debugging and improving production systems. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to the role.

About Dexterity

At Dexterity, we believe robots can positively transform the world. Our breakthrough technology frees people to do the creative, inspiring, problem-solving jobs that humans do best by enabling robots to handle repetitive and physically difficult work.

We’re starting with warehouse automation, where the need for smarter, more resilient supply chains impacts millions of lives and businesses around the world. Dexterity's full-stack robotics systems pick, move, pack, and collaborate with human-like skill, awareness, and learning capabilities. Our systems are software-driven, hardware-agnostic, and have already picked over 15 million goods in production. And did we mention we’re customer-obsessed? Every decision, large and small, is driven by one question - how can we empower our customers with robots to do more than they thought was possible?

Dexterity is one of the fastest growing companies in robotics, backed by world-class investors such as Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Obvious Ventures. We’re a diverse and multidisciplinary team with a culture built on passion, trust, and dedication. Come join Dexterity and help make intelligent robots a reality!

Required Skills

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Expert level knowledge with EtherCAT, CAN and CANopen
• Experience with motor control, peripherals and sensors and HW in the industrial or automotive domain
• Experience with hardware systems, their idiosyncrasies, and interfacing with SW
• 7+ years of experience using Modern C++ in production
• Knowledge of multi-threaded, non-blocking and asynchronous programming
• Delivering highly performant, real-time software
• Knowledge of Linux, real-time operating systems
• Proficiency with C++ toolchain (build & CI tools, compilers, debuggers, profilers)
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Nice to haves

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Awareness of mechatronics devices and tools in AV and Robotics spaces

Base pay is one element of our Total Rewards package which may also include comprehensive benefits and equity etc., depending on eligibility. The annual base salary range for this position is from $180,000 to $220,000. The actual base pay offered will be determined on factors such as years of relevant experience, skills, education etc. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.