Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Dyna Robotics Inc.; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Dyna Robotics Inc. is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to develop software systems for robotic control, sensing, and teleoperation. This pivotal role will involve collaborating with AI and hardware teams to enhance robotic solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering and robotics, along with 5+ years of experience. Join us in shaping the future of intelligent robotics.

Benefits

Equity in a seed-stage startup

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Daily catered lunches and dinner

Professional growth and development through training

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Experience with robotics or IoT device SDKs.
• Proven track record in building reliable production software.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of robotic software systems.
• Develop software for robot control, sensing, and teleoperation.
• Collaborate with AI and hardware teams on software integration.

Skills

Robot control concepts

Hands-on coding

Coding best practices

Strong collaboration skills

Production software development

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science

Tools

C

C++

Embedded systems

Job description

Dyna Robotics is at the forefront of revolutionizing robotic manipulation with cutting-edge foundation models. Our mission is to empower businesses by automating repetitive, stationary tasks with affordable, intelligent robotic arms. Leveraging the latest advancements in foundation models, we're driving the future of general-purpose robotics—one manipulation skill at a time.

Dyna Robotics was founded by industry leaders who previously achieved a $350 million exit in grocery deep tech as well as top robotics researchers from DeepMind and Nvidia. Our team blends world-class research, engineering, and product innovation to drive the future of robotic manipulation. With $20mil+ in funding, we're positioned to redefine the landscape of robotic automation. Join us to shape the next frontier of AI-driven robotics.

Position Overview

As a Robotics Software Engineer at Dyna Robotics, you will play a pivotal role in developing a wide range of software that interfaces with our cutting-edge robotic systems. You will lead design and development of software systems for robot control, sensing, and teleoperation. You will also develop systems and tools for remote teleoperation, data collection and processing, metrics, and more. You will collaborate closely with our AI research and hardware teams to enhance the intelligence and reliability of our robotic solutions. This position is essential to our mission of achieving long-term general intelligence in robotic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of robotic software systems for control, sensing, and teleoperation
• Develop software that interfaces with hardware SDKs for robot sensing and control and web APIs for data collection and remote operation
• Develop tools for processing, visualizing, and verifying sensor data
• Collaborate with the team to review and evaluate technical solutions
• Lead the implementation of backend services and APIs to support complex AI and robotics systems
• Collaborate with AI and hardware teams to manage software integration into hardware and research work streams
• Participate in planning the product direction and developing roadmaps

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in the software industry
• Experience working with robotics or IoT device SDKs
• Strong understanding of robotic control concepts including forward and inverse kinematics and 3D geometry
• Ability to perform hands-on coding to implement complex software systems
• Familiarity with coding best practices and design patterns
• Proven track record of building highly reliable production software
• Strong ownership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Experience developing production software with Python

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robot control systems
• Experience working with computer graphics or 3D data visualization
• Proficiency in AI or robotics technologies
• Experience with C, C++, and embedded systems
• Experience with modern web apps, web services, and REST APIs
• Competitive salary and equity in a seed-stage venture-backed startup
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Daily catered lunches and dinner with a fully stocked kitchen
• Professional growth and development through training, mentorship, and challenging projects

Compensation : The base salary range for this full-time position in the U.S. is $180,000 to $270,000, supplemented by equity and additional benefits. Final compensation may vary outside this range, depending on factors such as role, level, and location. Individual pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, location, and relevant education or training.