Principal Robotics Software Engineer

Clockwork (acquired by 10Beauty); Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Clockwork is seeking an architect to power the software systems behind an autonomous manicure robot, prioritizing performance and reliability on embedded Linux platforms. You will lead the design of core C++ components on Raspberry Pi and mentor other engineers to ensure robust delivery.

The role requires guiding architectural decisions for real-time safety-critical systems and collaborating across hardware and software teams to optimize both performance and safety in production environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience with a track record of shipping complex hardware or robotics products.
• Deep expertise in C++, Linux-based embedded systems, and real-time safety-critical architecture.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver software systems powering an autonomous manicure robot, focusing on performance and reliability.
• Lead design and optimization of core C++ components on Linux/Raspberry Pi and provide technical mentorship to other engineers.

Skills

C++

System Design

Low-level Debugging

Performance Optimization

Embedded Systems

Linux

Robotics Control Systems

Hardware/Software Integration

Real-time Systems

Safety-critical Systems

Technical Architecture

Mentorship

Job description

Architect and deliver the software systems powering an autonomous manicure robot, focusing on performance and reliability. Lead the design and optimization of core C++ components on Linux/Raspberry Pi and provide technical mentorship to other engineers.

Requirements: Requires 8+ years of software development experience with a track record of shipping complex hardware or robotics products. Must possess deep expertise in C++, Linux-based embedded systems, and real-time safety-critical architecture.

Key Skills: C++, System Design, Low-level Debugging, Performance Optimization, Embedded Systems, Linux, Robotics Control Systems, Hardware/Software Integration, Real-time Systems, Safety-critical Systems, Technical Architecture, Mentorship

Benefits: Equity