Senior Safety Software Engineer

Agility Robotics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 175,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Equity/Stock options

Health insurance

Flexible PTO

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Agility Robotics is seeking a Senior Safety Software Engineer to build and validate functionally safe perception software for humanoid robots. You will bridge cutting‑edge tech and safety principles, collaborating with ML, hardware, and core software teams.

The role demands robust C/C++/Rust development for embedded safety-critical systems. The position offers remote work with hybrid options from Salem, OR, and requires strong software architecture and testing discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on systems level or embedded systems programming (C++, C, or Rust).
• Strong understanding of software architecture for embedded.

Responsibilities

• Design & Develop: Design and implement robust, highly reliable software for safety-critical systems using both traditional functional safety techniques and emerging deep learning safety techniques.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with our machine learning, hardware, and core software teams to ensure that data pipelines, models, and middleware operate within defined safety envelopes.
• System Architecture: Develop and optimize software running on both Linux and real‑time operating systems.
• Testing & Validation: Create rigorous testing frameworks and validation strategies to prove system reliability and safety under edge‑case scenarios.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior engineers on safety‑critical coding standards and best practices.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

Embedded systems

Software architecture

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/Robotics

Tools

ROS 2

QNX

Linux RTOS

Job description

Agility's commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.

Agility Robotics views safety not as a regulatory constraint, but as a fundamental commercial gateway that is absolutely required to move humanoid robots out of isolated work cells and into shared human environments. You can't build your robot and then make it safe - functional safety must be baked into the hardware, electrical systems, and software from day one.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Safety Software Engineer to play a critical role in implementing a functionally safe perception system. In this role, you will bridge the gap between cutting‑functional technology and functional safety principles. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to design, develop, and validate safety‑critical software architecture. If you are passionate about building robust systems that push the boundaries of modern robotics and automation while maintaining uncompromising safety, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Develop: Design and implement robust, highly reliable software for safety-critical systems using both traditional functional safety techniques and emerging deep learning safety techniques.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with our machine learning, hardware, and core software teams to ensure that data pipelines, models, and middleware operate within defined safety envelopes.
• System Architecture: Develop and optimize software running on both Linux and real‑time operating systems.
• Testing & Validation: Create rigorous testing frameworks and validation strategies to prove system reliability and safety under edge‑case scenarios.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior engineers on safety‑critical coding standards and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on systems level or embedded systems programming (C++, C, or Rust).
• Strong understanding of software architecture for embedded
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a strong internal drive for quality and reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

We know that great candidates come from diverse backgrounds. Even if you don't check every box below, we highly encourage you to apply.

Greatly Desired:

• Board Bringup: Experience working with alpha hardware, performing basic tasks to run an operating system and establishing a working environment for future development
• Perception Systems: Experience working with camera and LiDAR sensors, interpreting the output and
• Certified Code: A proven track record of writing formally certified safety‑critical code.
• Functional Safety Standards: Deep familiarity with and practical application of standards such as ISO 26262 (automotive), IEC 61508 (industrial), or ISO 13849 (machinery).
• ROS 2: Experience architecting and building complex robotic applications using ROS 2.
• Machine Learning: Hands‑on experience with machine learning pipelines, including data collection, dataset curation, and model training.
• Linux Kernel: Experience with Linux kernel configuration, module development, or customization for performance and reliability.
• RTOS Experience: Experience developing and deploying software on QNX or similar real‑time operating systems and integrating into a modern CI/CD system

This is a fully remote role with the option to work hybrid if a commutable distance from our Salem, OR, Pittsburgh, PA, or Fremont, CA offices.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. This range may change based on geographical location and may be modified in the future.

Anticipated Base Salary Range

$175,000—$274,000 USD

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full‑time employees:

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
• Equity: Company stock options.
• Insurance Coverage: 100% company‑paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long‑term disability insurance for employees.
• Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
• Well‑Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time Off:
• Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
• Non‑Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
• On‑Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
• Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.

Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.