Senior Software Engineer

Boxbot; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics technology company in San Francisco is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and implement advanced software systems for automated material handling solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of professional experience in C++ and a strong background in embedded systems. This role offers competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and the chance to work on cutting-edge automation technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong background in C++.
• Experience developing software for embedded systems or industrial automation.
• Strong understanding of multi-threaded programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software systems for automated material handling solutions.
• Develop high-performance, reliable C++ code for control systems.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate software.

Skills

C++ programming

Software architecture

Embedded systems

Real-time control systems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Linux

Job description

Overview

Boxbot revolutionizes logistics with adaptive automation, creating the facility of the future. As the industry grapples with labor shortages and rising costs, our advanced solutions effectively meet these challenges. We transform traditional conveyor systems into intelligent, three-dimensional package handling networks, dramatically improving dispatch efficiency and operational productivity. Our versatile platform seamlessly integrates cutting-edge software and hardware, offering a comprehensive solution that optimizes multiple facets of the supply chain.

We’re a close-knit team that is well funded and are quickly expanding in order to bring our product to market. We are seeking teammates who take pride in their work and who get excited about building new systems with significant responsibility.

We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute significantly to our software development efforts, with opportunities to participate in architecture decisions and daily coding activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software systems for our automated material handling solutions.
• Develop high-performance, reliable C++ code for control systems.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams to integrate software with hardware systems.
• Contribute to product planning and technical strategy.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and reliability through rigorous code reviews and best practices.
• Engage actively throughout the software development lifecycle, from initial concept to deployment and maintenance.
• Coordinate with the project implementation team to support successful deployments at customer sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong background in C++
• Proven experience in developing software for embedded systems or industrial automation
• Strong understanding of real-time control systems and multi-threaded programming
• Familiarity with Linux-based systems and low-level hardware interfaces
• Expertise in software architecture principles and design patterns
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation technology with real-world impact
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company
• Chance to play a key role in high-stakes projects