Senior Autonomy Robotics Software Engineer

Bear Robotics, Inc.; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Robotics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Autonomy, to lead design and implementation of robotics software systems. You will work across cross-functional teams to deliver autonomous capabilities on robotic platforms.

The role requires deep robotics expertise, strong C++ skills, and a track record of delivering complex projects in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration with hardware engineers and product managers is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software development for robotics systems.
• Strong programming in C++.
• Proficiency in robotic simulation environments and tools.
• Knowledge of computer vision, ML, and control theory in robotics.
• Leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills.
• Proven track record delivering complex robotics projects.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: mentor junior team members and drive technical excellence.
• Software Architecture: design scalable robotics software systems with robust interfaces.
• Software Development: write high-quality code in C++, Python, or Java.
• Algorithm Development: design and optimize perception, planning, and control algorithms.
• System Integration and Testing: ensure reliable interaction with hardware and thorough testing.
• Collaboration and Project Management: coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects.
• Documentation and Reporting: create technical docs and API references.
• Research and Innovation: stay updated with latest robotics research and publish findings.
• Perform other related duties or specialized areas as assigned.

Skills

Robotics software

C++

Leadership

Code reviews

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ROS

Robotics simulation tools

Job description

Bear Robotics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Autonomy, to lead design and implementation of robotics software systems. You will work across cross-functional teams to deliver autonomous capabilities on robotic platforms.

The role requires deep robotics expertise, strong C++ skills, and a track record of delivering complex projects in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration with hardware engineers and product managers is essential for success.