Robotics Software Engineer

Conduit

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Top tier pay and equity

Generational opportunity

Zero bureaucracy and high impact

Direct work with the founder and exec team

Job summary

A leading robotics software company in San Francisco is looking for an entry-level Software Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will focus on developing and maintaining robotic interfaces and systems that enhance automation solutions for manufacturers. Ideal candidates should have strong proficiency in Python or C++, and familiarity with ROS or robotic middleware. This position offers a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration with industry experts.

Qualifications

Strong proficiency in Python or C++ for robotics development.
Experienced with ROS or robotic middleware.
Understanding of real‑time communication, networking, and device orchestration.

Responsibilities

Develop, integrate, and maintain robotic interfaces and APIs.
Implement robust communication between cloud layer and robots.
Prototype and test integrations directly with live robots.

Skills

Proficiency in Python or C++

Experience with ROS or robotic middleware

Understanding of real-time communication

Comfortable with hardware and cloud services

Testing and debugging in live environments

Tools

Containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)

Job description

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Conduit's FactoryOS platform allows manufacturers to scale production-ready automation solutions in days, not months. With a suite of powerful applications, we allow manufacturers to automate faster and smarter by coordinating every robot, machine, and system on one platform. At Conduit, our mission is to give every American manufacturer the power to automate their factories at lightning speed.

We’re already deployed in production at top manufacturers and growing fast. Backed by leading investors, and built by a team that moves at light speed with deep conviction in American industrial dominance.

The Role

We're seeking a talented software engineer with a strong foundation in robotics software development. We are open to part‑time work in a paid capacity, with a clear path to full‑time employment upon graduation.

What you’ll do

Build the bridge between robots and software. Develop, integrate, and maintain robotic interfaces, APIs, and data pipelines that unify control across heterogeneous fleets.
Design real‑time systems. Implement robust, low-latency communication between Conduit’s cloud orchestration layer and on‑prem robots using ROS, MQTT, OPC‑UA, or custom protocols.
Develop autonomy connectors. Extend Conduit’s mission planning and control capabilities to work with new robot types — from AMRs and AGVs to arms, gantries, and CNC systems.
Prototype fast, deploy faster. Test integrations directly with live robots on factory floors and refine based on real‑world performance.
Collaborate across teams. Work closely with Forward Deployed Engineers, Backend Engineers, and customers to debug, optimize, and evolve robotic systems in production.
Shape the robotics layer of FactoryOS. Your architecture and abstractions will become the foundation for every robot integration that follows.

You are

Someone with strong proficiency in Python or C++ for robotics development.
Experienced with ROS or robotic middleware (e.g. ROS 2, ZeroMQ, MQTT).
Understanding of real‑time communication, networking, and device orchestration.
Comfortable working at the intersection of hardware, embedded systems, and cloud services.
Able to test, debug, and deploy in live environments — from simulation to factory floor.

Bonus Points

Familiarity with PLCs, Modbus, OPC‑UA, or fieldbus protocols.
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and edge deployments.
Curiosity for how machines think — and drive to make them think better.
Passion for building the systems that make automation accessible, reliable, and fast.

What we offer

Top tier pay and equity: We want to make it easy to be at Conduit.
Generational opportunity. Be early at a company defining the software layer for industrial automation.
American re‑industrialization is happening. We’re building the platform to make it real — faster.
Zero bureaucracy. High impact. You’ll be on the front lines, solving real problems for real factories.
You will level up. You’ll work directly with the founder and exec team.

Interested candidates should email their resume to hiring@conduit.inc

Conduit is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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