Senior Software Engineer (Robotics & AI Systems)

Bucket Robotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their core team and shape the future of AI-driven defect detection in manufacturing. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics and vision systems, collaborating closely with hardware engineers. You'll be responsible for building and optimizing systems, designing scalable pipelines, and leading architectural decisions. Join a passionate team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of robotics and making a real impact in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary & meaningful equity

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development budget

A chance to build something real

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering experience focused on robotics, AI, or computer vision.
• Proficiency in Rust and Python, with strong systems design skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize AI-driven defect detection systems.
• Design scalable computer vision and deep learning pipelines.

Skills

Rust

Python

Computer Vision

Machine Learning

Robotics

Systems Design

Performance Optimization

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Robotics

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

CUDA

Nvidia Jetson

Job description

Role Overview

We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our core team and help shape our technology, architecture, and culture from the ground up. As one of our first technical hires, you'll work across the entire robotics stack to define the future of AI-driven defect detection in manufacturing.

If you thrive in high-impact, hands-on environments and are passionate about building cutting-edge robotics and vision systems, we'd love to talk.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize AI-driven defect detection systems.
• Design scalable computer vision and deep learning pipelines.
• Develop and maintain core robotics software in Rust/Python.
• Lead systems architecture and make key technology decisions.
• Work closely with hardware engineers to deploy robust edge AI.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ yearsof software engineering experience, with a strong focus onrobotics, AI, or computer vision
• Proficiency inRustandPython
• Deep understanding ofcomputer vision and machine learning
• Strong systems design and performance optimization skills.
• Bachelor's degree inComputer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CUDA and the Nvidia Jetson platform
• Experience implementing object detection, tracking, and pose estimation models
• Experience with reinforcement learning
• Familiarity withembedded systems and real-time computing

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & meaningful equity– shape the company and share in its success
• Comprehensive benefits– health, dental, and vision insurance
• Professional development budget– attend conferences, take courses, grow your skills
• A chance to build something real– work with a great team of roboticists, helping expand tooling for manufacturing.

Our Values

• Innovation First: We push the boundaries of what's possible in robotics
• Ownership Mentality: We take responsibility and act like founders
• Collaborative Spirit: We work together to solve complex challenges
• Continuous Learning: We're always growing and improving

Bucket Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.