Staff Software Engineer, Robotics

Imperative Care; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Generous PTO

Parental leave program

Bonus

Job summary

Imperative Care is seeking a Staff Software Engineer Robotics in Campbell, California, who will engage in designing and implementing software solutions for our robotic platform. This role offers a chance to work on technology that changes the way stroke is treated.

The ideal candidate holds a BS/MS in Computer Science with significant experience in robotics, C++, and Python. Competitive salaries and benefits like stock options and health coverage are included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in controls, robotics, and state-machine experience.
• Strong background in object-oriented programming, software architecture, and design patterns.
• Experience with multi-threaded applications and event-driven architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test logic, state machines, and algorithms for robotic platform.
• Implement C++ real-time code on Linux-based operating systems.
• Work closely with cross-functional team developing software for medical application.

Skills

C++

Python

Robotics

Controls

Object-oriented programming

Algorithm development

Agile development

Documentation skills

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent with at least 8 years of experience

MS in Computer Science or equivalent with 6+ years of experience

Tools

ROS

QNX/Realtime Operating Systems

Job description

Title

Staff Software Engineer Robotics

Location and Employment

This position is based in our Campbell, California offices and is on-site & full-time.

Why Imperative Care?

At Imperative Care, we are developing novel robotic‑assisted technologies and interventional capabilities that will forever change the disparate outcomes of ischemic stroke – a disease that impacts close to a million people a year in the U.S., and 10 million worldwide. Not only is Imperative Care changing the way stroke is treated, but also bringing this treatment to the greater population who is currently without. We are actively building a team focused on developing novel solutions for this complex disease – a disease in which one in four adults will face in their lifetime.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement and test logic, state machines, and algorithms for our robotic platform.
• Implement C++ real‑time code on Linux‑based operating systems.
• Implement and test solutions in production software environment using C++ and Python.
• Work closely with other engineers (software, controls, system, hardware) as part of a focused cross‑functional team developing software for a medical application.
• Understand user needs, clinical needs and customer input requirements to drive software development.
• Contribute to the development of the software testing and simulation environment.
• Participate in design discussions and code reviews.

What You’ll Bring

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent with at least 8 years of experience or MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with 6+ years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 5+ years of controls, robotics, and state‑machine experience.
• Proficiency with C++ and Python.
• Experience in robotic control, real‑time state‑machine design.
• Strong background in object‑oriented programming, software architecture, and design patterns.
• Experience with multi‑threaded applications and event‑driven architectures.
• Experience in algorithm development for robotics operation.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with real‑time software applications.
• Experience developing software for safety‑critical applications.
• Experience with ROS.
• Experience with QNX/Realtime Operating Systems.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Employee Benefits

We offer stock options, bonus, competitive salaries, a 401(k) plan, health benefits, generous PTO, and a parental leave program.

Salary

Salary Range: $207,000 – $230,000 annually.

Imperative Care considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

The use of external recruiters/staffing agencies requires prior approval from our Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department at Imperative Care requests that external recruiters/staffing agencies not to contact Imperative Care employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Complying with this request will be a factor in determining future professional relationships with Imperative Care.

Imperative Care will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates themselves for either current or future positions. Submission of unsolicited resumes in advance of an agreement between the Human Resources Department and the external recruiter/staffing agency does not create any implied obligation on the part of Imperative Care.