Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Pattern; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

health benefits

Boulder hybrid flexibility

0→1 innovation adrenaline

Job summary

Pattern is transforming airport ground operations through AI-driven software and robotics. We’re seeking a senior software engineer to advance the core systems that let our robots perceive, reason, and operate in dynamic airport environments.

You will shape architectures for reliable navigation and efficient material movement across the operations stack. Join a small, fast-moving team in Boulder with autonomy, humility, and a customer-obsessed mindset.

Qualifications

• Expert in efficient, high-performance C++ production code.
• Experience in autonomous driving field.
• Ability to transform ambiguity into clearly defined engineering problems and deliver solutions.
• Excellent communication with cross-functional teams across engineering and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Architect systems enabling robots to perceive, reason about, and operate in busy airport environments.
• Build software that lets robots navigate and act reliably to keep material moving.
• Develop validation mechanisms and tools to ensure correct operation.

Skills

C++ production code

Autonomous driving

Cross-functional communication

Job description

Pattern is transforming airport ground operations through AI-driven software and robotics. Our mission is to make aviation logistics efficient, predictable, and human-friendly. With tools like Pulse (our data and dispatch platform), Connect (think \"Uber for airport equipment dispatch\"), and Pathfinder (a flexible robotic conveyor belt) we’re building the ecosystem of tools to drive airport operations. Join our team of 25+ brilliant minds in Boulder, where our culture thrives on: Autonomy | Humility | Customer Obsession | Enthusiasm | Transparency

Your Mission

This is a mission critical engineering role focused broadly on the software systems that let robots perceive, reason about, and operate in the complex airport environment. You will architect systems that enable robots to navigate and act reliably around this environment to keep material moving and drive efficiency in operations.\"

Who You Are

• An expert in writing efficient, high-performance C++ production code
• Well-versed in the field of autonomous driving
• A master at transforming ambiguity into clearly defined engineering problems and seeing them through to the real word, architecting solutions and developing tools and validation mechanisms to get there
• A strong communicator, capable of articulating technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders and engaging in dynamic discussions with a cross-functional team to identify optimal solutions for our engineering and business needs

Why Join Pattern?

• Build the Future: Shape the core tech stack of groundbreaking robotics technology, make the world a more physically connected space, and transform the way we all travel.
• Ownership and Impact: Design and implement solutions from inception to delivery with a high degree of autonomy. You will see the direct impact of your work on our products and customers.
• Culture of Excellence: Work with top-tier talent who value humility and hustle.

Perks:

• Unlimited PTO
• health benefits
• Boulder hybrid flexibility
• and the adrenaline of 0→1 innovation.