Robotics Software Engineer Warrendale, PA

Lab37; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 174,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life and disability insurance

401(k)

Discretionary vacation days

8 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Lab37 is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer in Warrendale, PA, to lead the development of software for robotics in food production. You will own the on-robot software stack, managing everything from sensor interfaces to cloud data handling.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in C++, Linux, and work collaboratively with a diverse engineering team. A competitive salary range of $174,000 - $222,000 per year is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with C++ and Linux.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with ROS or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with simulation environments.

Responsibilities

• Build out the on‑robot software stack and manage motors.
• Integrate with delivery service providers for order management.
• Work alongside engineers to ensure cohesive system functionality.
• Contribute to code reviews and architectural decisions.

Skills

C++

Linux

ROS

Docker

Protobuf

Python

Terraform

Git

Vue3

TypeScript

SQL

Superset

Jupyter notebooks

Job description

Robotics Software Engineer - Warrendale, PA

Who we are

Lab37 Robotics is a technology company focused on the development and deployment of robots designed specifically for direct‑to‑customer food production. Our mission is to revolutionize the food industry by creating innovative robotic solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver cutting‑edge products that meet the evolving needs of our industry.

What you’ll do

Take on ownership of the on‑robot software stack. This spans low‑level sensor interfaces and motor control, up through higher level state machines, up to managing, controlling, and offloading data to the cloud. Work with a team to both lead and provide feedback on new designs, triage issues, and analyze system performance.

Responsibilities

• Build out the on‑robot software stack, including implementing support for new hardware modules, triaging failures on existing modules, and implementing higher level state machines to efficiently manage incoming orders.
• Collaborate with culinary and product teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Integrate with delivery service providers to receive orders and provide status updates.
• Create and integrate with the on‑robot control panel interfaces.
• Work alongside firmware, mechanical, electrical, and front end engineers to ensure cohesive system functionality.
• Contribute to code reviews and architectural decisions.

What we’re looking for

• Comfortable with C++ and Linux.
• Familiarity with documentation tools (for example, wikis, markdown, docs) and writing design documents and playbooks.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical team members.
• Experience with ROS or similar robotics development frameworks.
• Experience with Vue3 and TypeScript for writing frontend web applications.
• Experience with Docker, Protobuf, Python, Terraform, and Git.
• Experience with embedded Linux distributions and deploying software onto physical devices.
• Familiarity with simulation environments, along with standing up simulated backend services or making use of such services in unit/integration tests.
• Familiarity with SQL, Superset, Jupyter notebooks, and other tools used for analyzing data.

What else you need to know

Our work environment is fast‑paced and dynamic, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and fun. We believe that a stimulating and enjoyable workplace is key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. At Lab37 Robotics, every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of food production, and we are committed to supporting our employees’ growth and success.

Pay and benefits

Pay and benefits: We are looking for best in class for both talent and work ethic and provide benefits and pay to match. The base salary range for this role is $174,000 - $222,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance‑based bonus.

Benefits Summary (USA Full‑Time Exempt Employees)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance (short‑ and long‑term).
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
• 401(k).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter).
• Discretionary vacation days.
• 8 paid holidays per year.

Benefits are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in Lab37’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.