Senior Software Engineer - Robotics San Mateo, CA

Mendaera, Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to join their innovative team. This role focuses on designing and developing software for robotic medical interventions, utilizing cutting-edge technology to enhance patient care. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, showcasing expertise in C++ and Python while collaborating with cross-functional teams. With a strong emphasis on analytical skills and problem-solving, this position offers the opportunity to significantly impact healthcare technology. If you are passionate about robotics and eager to contribute to meaningful advancements in patient care, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in software design and implementation.
• Strong skills in robotic algorithms and data structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement software for robotic medical interventions.
• Collaborate with teams to meet software requirements and specifications.

Skills

C++

Python

Robotic algorithms

Data structures

Computer vision

Signal processing

Estimation

Optimization

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Robotics

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

Robotics software

Real-time software

Job description

Mendaera is developing technology that will enable all healthcare providers to do more for their patients. Our platform combines real-time imaging, robotics, and artificial intelligence to make precise and consistent intervention more accessible. Our aim is to eliminate barriers in the patient journey, accelerate recovery, delight customers, and reduce cost of care.

About the Opportunity

Mendaera is looking for a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement software to enable robotic medical interventions. The position reports to Mendaera’s Robotics Software Lead Engineer and will collaborate closely with our product management, engineering, and operations teams. The annual salary range for this role is $157,000-$190,000.

About You

We are looking for candidates who thrive in fast-paced environments, embrace ambiguity, can create frameworks and work-product from scratch, are able to level between micro and macro analysis, possess critical and system thinking ability, and are detail oriented.

Senior Software Engineer — Robotics responsibilities include:

• Working with engineering, operations, and product teams to ensure the robotic software meets requirements and design specifications
• Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code primarily in C++ and Python
• Developing tools, infrastructure, and analytics to support core robot functionality, manufacturing, and field service
• Analyzing and optimizing algorithms and processes using production and operational data to improve robot performance, reliability, and cost
• Troubleshooting and debugging robot-related issues as they arise across the stack and system
• Participating in code reviews and developing necessary unit and integration tests to ensure that code meets coding standards and best practices

Desired skills and qualities:

• Master's or PhD’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience designing and implementing software in production quality
• Strong software design and development skills, robotic algorithms, and data structures knowledge
• Broad algorithmic skills across domains such as computer vision, signal processing, estimation, and optimization
• Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to debugging, development, and decision making
• Familiarity with complex electromechanical systems
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and independent
• Excellent technical capability, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of emotional intelligence and ability to build and manage diverse relationships

Preferred qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of real-time software and control systems
• Experience with machine learning algorithms and model development for perception and/or navigation
• Prior exposure to data-driven optimization of processes for operations, such as manufacturing and/or service