Senior Software Engineer – Scalable Systems & Leadership

Bear Robotics, Inc.; Redwood City, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K & matching

Stock options

Parental leave

Job summary

Bear Robotics, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable, high‑quality solutions.

The role requires strong programming skills (Golang, Python), distributed systems experience, and a passion for innovation. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered in a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience as a software engineer, with a focus on complex software development.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Golang, Python, or others.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, software design principles, and architectural patterns.
• Experience with distributed systems, cloud computing, and related technologies.
• Demonstrated technical leadership skills, with the ability to guide and mentor junior engineers.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to drive projects, make informed decisions, and deliver high‑quality results.
• Passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior engineers to provide guidance on technical implementations.
• Support junior team members, helping them enhance their technical skills.
• Promote a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Participate in system design and architecture discussions, focusing on scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions using various programming languages and tools.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that adheres to coding standards.
• Contribute to execution of critical projects and define goals and timelines.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions.

Job description

Bear Robotics, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable, high‑quality solutions.

The role requires strong programming skills (Golang, Python), distributed systems experience, and a passion for innovation. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered in a dynamic startup environment.