Robotics Software Engineer

Sorting Robotics

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock Options

Comprehensive health insurance

Daily lunch provided

Work with top-level engineers

Job summary

A leading automation company in Los Angeles is seeking a talented candidate for a mid-senior level position focused on developing innovative robotics solutions. This role requires a degree in Computer Science and experience in hardware and software development. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and communication skills, with a familiarity in Python, AWS services, and CI/CD pipelines. The package includes a competitive salary, stock options, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

Experience with Linux (systemd, journalctl, network manager, permissions).
Experience working with Hardware.
Experience with Machine Learning and Visual Language Action models.

Responsibilities

Develop a foundational robotics policy for VLA powered system.
Build teleoperation interfaces for real-time robot control.
Collaborate with engineers on design decisions based on software capabilities.
Translate customer needs into software solutions.
Travel for on-site system debugging.

Skills

Familiarity with Python

Familiarity with Git

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines

Experience with AWS services

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related fields

Tools

Linux

Machine learning tools

Job description

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

Overview

Sorting Robotics is a fast-growing company that specializes in automating the cannabis industry. We have a talented and self‑motivated team of mechanical, electrical, and software developers focused on creating the best machines possible. Sometimes, nothing will work, and you'll need to conduct experiments until the problem's root cause (hardware or software‑related) is fully understood. Before writing any code, you must deeply understand complex topics and communicate proposed solutions to a highly technical team. Ideally, you write the minimum number of lines that solve the problem ("spin lock? Why not? It solves this problem" - "I'll just use a JSON file for now as a database so anyone can easily modify it"). Your work will be focused more on clear communication and business impact than on lines of code you can write or cool tech you can use - although there is space to experiment with cool new tech if you can justify it.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Python
Familiarity with Git
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, AWS services
Familiarity with web standards, RESTful APIs, OAuth

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields
Experience with Linux (systemd, journalctl, network manager, permissions)
Experience working with Hardware
Experience with Machine learning and Visual Language Action models
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Work on the development of a foundational robotics policy for our new VLA powered system
Build teleoperation interfaces for real‑time robot control during testing
Work closely with mechanical and electrical engineers and guide design decisions based on what software can effectively accomplish
Work closely with customer success and sales staff to translate customer and company needs into software solutions
Travel to client locations as needed for on‑site system‑level debugging, ensuring the restoration and maintenance of optimal system functionality
This is an on‑site position. You're expected to work on‑site with the other team members five days a week. We are based in Los Angeles

Benefits