Senior Robotics Software Engineer: Motion, Sensing & ROS2

well-funded deeptech startup; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-funded deeptech startup in San Francisco is searching for a Senior/Staff Robotics SW Engineer who is passionate about solving real-world problems at the intersection of software, electronics, and mechanical systems. You will drive the development of core systems including improved sensing, control, and infrastructure software.

Your responsibilities will involve end-to-end design and implementation of features, increasing the robustness of robotics software, and working collaboratively across functions to gather requirements, prototype solutions, and execute tests. Potential candidates should have 5+ years of experience with robust C++/Python development and a strong background in robotics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building and shipping production-quality software.
• Experience with motion planning and control for robotics.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement features including motion planning and control SW.
• Increase robustness of robotics software, maintaining ROS2-based infrastructure.
• Support system integration, testing, and debugging.

Skills

Software development with hardware

Production-quality software experience

Motion planning and control for robotics

C++ proficiency

Python proficiency

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A well-funded deeptech startup in San Francisco is searching for a Senior/Staff Robotics SW Engineer who is passionate about solving real-world problems at the intersection of software, electronics, and mechanical systems. You will drive the development of core systems including improved sensing, control, and infrastructure software.

Your responsibilities will involve end-to-end design and implementation of features, increasing the robustness of robotics software, and working collaboratively across functions to gather requirements, prototype solutions, and execute tests. Potential candidates should have 5+ years of experience with robust C++/Python development and a strong background in robotics.