Senior Motion Planning Engineer — Robotic Arm Control Lead
Standard Bots
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Job summary
Standard Bots in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our motion planning team and advance robotic arm control systems.
You will collaborate with engineers, leaders, and users to unlock new potential, implement core functionality, and guide technical decisions with a focus on simplicity, reliability, and velocity.
This role emphasizes mentorship, hands-on development, and delivering high-impact robotics software in a fast-paced, ambitious environment.
Qualifications
- Motion planning experience with algorithms for robotic arms or related domains
- Backend systems development across full stack
- 5+ years in software engineering; PhD considered
- Growth mindset and optimistic about solving robotics problems
- Strong written and verbal communication to diverse audiences
- Impact-driven with a focus on practical robotics solutions
- Proactive focus on simplicity, reliability, and velocity in robotics apps
- Ability to adapt in dynamic, ambitious teams
Responsibilities
- Implement core functionality surrounding motion planning service
- Identify, scope, and drive high impact robotics projects
- Advise leadership on technical decisions and robotics strategy
- Mentor and advise other engineers on motion planning concepts
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Job description
Standard Bots in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our motion planning team and advance robotic arm control systems.
You will collaborate with engineers, leaders, and users to unlock new potential, implement core functionality, and guide technical decisions with a focus on simplicity, reliability, and velocity.
This role emphasizes mentorship, hands-on development, and delivering high-impact robotics software in a fast-paced, ambitious environment.
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