Staff Robotics Software Engineer

Ambi Robotics Inc.; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking startup on a mission to enhance e-commerce logistics through AI-powered robotics. As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, you will develop core libraries and software that improve warehouse operations. This role emphasizes fast development and testing, allowing you to tackle diverse challenges that amplify human potential. With a supportive team environment and a commitment to innovation, this opportunity offers a chance to make a real-world impact while enjoying competitive compensation and generous benefits, including unlimited PTO and equity ownership.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with 5% matching

Equity ownership

Unlimited PTO

Partial WFH - one day per week

Access to a full gym at HQ

Free parking on site

Free lunches 2x per week

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial robotics software development.
• Strong understanding of software engineering development practices.
• Experience with diverse robotics software stack including controls and motion planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop core robotics libraries and runtime application software.
• Rapidly develop, test, and deploy software across the robotics stack.
• Collaborate closely with the Software team and CTO.

Skills

Python

Linux

Docker

C++

Rust

Software Engineering Practices (git, CI/CD)

Finite State Machines

Multiprocessing/Multithreading

Socket Programming

Robotics Software Stack

Education

BS in a related field

MS/PhD in a related field

Tools

APIs

Computer Vision

Grasp Planning

Collision Checking

Machine Learning

Job description

We are a well-funded Series A startup on a mission to make e-commerce logistics more efficient and human-friendly with AI-powered robotics.

Founded by leading robotics researchers, we are growing our dynamic, world-class team to deploy robots at scale. Join us in helping people handle more throughout the supply chain!

We seek a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to develop core robotics libraries and runtime application software for Ambi products. In this role, you will rapidly develop, test, and deploy software across the robotics software engineering stack for core product functionality to improve warehouse operations. You will work closely with the Software team and the CTO.

You are a good fit if you have:

• Excitement about making a real-world impact for people in the warehouse, putting product function first
• A bias toward action: you prioritize fast development and testing on hardware versus incubating an idea until it is “ready”
• Eagerness to act as a generalist and solve a diverse set of challenging problems that amplify human potential with state-of-the-art robotics
• Enthusiasm for owning all phases of the development process from design to implementation to testing to improvements
• A desire for career growth and ownership of your work
• Proficiency with Python, Linux, and Docker
• Experience with C++ or Rust
• A strong understanding of software engineering development practices (git, CI/CD), finite state machines, multiprocessing/multithreading, and socket programming
• General experience across the robotics software stack, including controls, kinematics, motion planning, and rigid transformations / 3D geometry
• Familiarity with project management and acting as tech lead on projects involving one or more other members
• A BS in a related field with seven years of experience in commercial robotics software development OR an MS/PhD in a related field with five years of experience in commercial robotics software development
• (BONUS) Experience with APIs, advanced networking, and application software architecture (e.g. Model-View-Controller)
• (BONUS) Familiarity with computer vision, grasp planning, collision checking, and/or machine learning

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer benefits such as:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with 5% matching by Ambi
• Equity ownership
• Unlimited PTO
• Partial WFH - one day per week
• Access to a full gym at HQ
• Free parking on site at HQ
• Free lunches 2x per week

$150,000 - $190,000 a year

Position title and compensation will be matched to applicant's experience.

Ambi Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage and embrace applicants of all backgrounds to apply!

Disclaimers

Ambi Robotics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.