Software Engineer III, Multi-Robot Coordination

Nimble Robotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Health Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Referral Bonus

401k

Equity

Job summary

Nimble Robotics in San Francisco is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain application systems for robotic operations. This role involves coordinating robot behaviors, managing state, and integrating with enterprise systems in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, 2-4 years of coding experience in languages such as C++, Python, or Rust, and a proven track record in scalable systems and technical project leadership. Compensation ranges from $160,000 to $210,000 per year, plus equity.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in production-level coding.
• Demonstrated experience designing scalable systems.
• Excellent communication skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Push and maintain code in production for robot coordination.
• Build and maintain integrations with robot platforms and services.
• Develop fault-tolerant robotic software and scalable systems.

Skills

C++

Python

Rust

Distributed systems

API design

CI/CD

AWS

Kubernetes

Education

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

Job description

Role Summary

Our Robotics organization is looking for a software engineer that will design, develop, and maintain the application systems, integrations, and orchestration that enable robots to operate reliably in production environments. This includes coordinating robot behaviors, managing system state, and integrating with enterprise systems. If you thrive in a fast, high ownership and cross‑functional environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Push and maintain code in production for robot coordination, system state management, and operational workflows
• Build and maintain integrations with robot platforms, APIs, services, and data systems
• Develop fault‑tolerant, fail‑safe robotic software and scalable systems
• Triage and root‑cause field issues reported from the Warehouse, driving necessary fleet SW, integration, and Robot SW changes based on analysis and findings
• Work closely with robotics engineers, ML engineers, multi‑robot coordination teams, and product teams
• Lead or contribute to design reviews, code reviews, and technical planning
• Guide and support operations in the warehouse to achieve and sustain throughput goals

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2‑4 years of experience in production‑level coding in C++, Python, or Rust
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of distributed systems, backend services, API design, CI/CD, AWS, Kubernetes
• Demonstrated experience designing scalable systems and leading complex technical projects
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• A proven track record of using analysis to influence high‑stakes operational and engineering changes

Compensation

The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $160,000 - $210,000/year. Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, this position will also receive generous equity for this position.

Benefits

Unlimited Flexible Time Off Enjoy the time you need to travel, rejuvenate, and connect with friends and family.

Health Insurance Nimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family.

Paid Parental Leave Enjoy paid bonding time following a birth.

Commuter Benefits Take the stress out of commuting with access to fully paid parking spots.

Referral Bonus Get a cash bonus for any friend or colleagues that you refer to us that we end up hiring.

401k Contribute towards a 401k for retirement planning.

Equity Be an owner in Nimble through our equity program.

All employment decisions are made solely on merit. Nimble Robotics, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal, or local laws.