Senior Software Engineer, Robotics Cloud Infrastructure

Cobot; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobot seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of cloud systems for mobile robots. This role involves designing robust backend solutions, collaborating with vendors, and ensuring the systems operate smoothly in dynamic environments. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in software development, particularly with NodeJS or Rust, and a robust understanding of distributed systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in software development.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems concepts.
• Ability to deliver full stack features end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud based systems for mobile robots.
• Develop tools for configuration management and remote monitoring.
• Collaborate with vendors to implement UI for cloud systems.

Skills

NodeJS

Rust

Distributed Systems

AWS

Infrastructure as Code

Service-Oriented Architecture

Communication

Job description

Are you excited to build the backend systems that orchestrate intelligent, responsive fleets of robots in the real world? Do you thrive on designing infrastructure that brings autonomy to life at scale - from cloud-based task coordination to fleet-wide configuration management? At Cobot, we’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of our off-robot cloud systems. In this role, you’ll architect and implement the core services that enable our robots to act intelligently, recover gracefully, and collaborate with human operators through intuitive workflows. You’ll take ownership of distributed backend components, work closely with contractors to build front-end tools, and shape the foundational infrastructure that powers our fielded robotic systems.

Join us to reimagine the future of human-robot interaction.

Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction. We are working to realize a world where robots are a trusted extension of your surroundings. They work, adapt, and react around you. Not the other way around.

This role is located at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud based systems coordinating tasking and behaviors for a fleet of mobile robots

• Develop tools and infrastructure for configuration management, artifact deployment and remote monitoring/intervention

• Collaborate with 3rd party vendors to design and implement UI and front-end for the above

• Lead development of off-robot cloud infrastructure to support robotic systems

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years experience in software development.

• Proficiency in either NodeJS or Rust.

• Strong understanding of distributed systems concepts such as concurrency, failure handling, and data consistency.

• Ability to own and deliver complex full stack features end-to-end — from requirements through deployment.

• Proficiency with AWS or equivalent.

• Experience with infrastructure as code.

• Experience developing Service-Oriented architectures.

• Highly motivated teammate with excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Enjoy working in a fast paced, collaborative and dynamic start-up environment as part of a small team.

• Willing to occasionally travel.

• Must have and maintain US work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with ReactJS.

• Experience building cloud-based systems that interact with autonomous systems, such as mobile robots, autonomous vehicles, or other real-world agents.

• Background in robotics or automation systems, especially related to task planning, coordination, or remote control.

• Experience collaborating with frontend engineers or contractors to define and deliver backend APIs and workflows.

• Prior experience working in early-stage or fast-moving environments.

• Experience with AI tools to accelerate SW development.

The base salary range for this position is $180,000-$215,000 plus equity and comprehensive benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and experience level. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the noted geographic area. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Cobot is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Cobot is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.

To all recruitment agencies: Cobot does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our employees. Cobot is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.