Principal, Robotics Software Engineer

4 months ago

Base Salary

$235k - $300k/yr

Responsibilities

Own architecture and technical direction for the robotics software stack.
Lead formal release processes, packaging, and deployment hygiene for fielded systems.
Build and operate CI/CD infrastructure for robotics or hardware-in-the-loop systems.
Mentor the robotics software team and establish standards for code quality.
Coordinate across perception, controls, embedded systems, and electrical engineering.
Own the transition from prototype software to fielded software used by customers and operators.

10+ years of robotics software engineering experience with shipped systems.
Senior individual-contributor experience at robotics, defense robotics, automotive autonomy, or aerospace robotics organizations that shipped software to customers or operators.
Deep ROS2 experience and sound judgment about when to use it.
Experience building and operating CI/CD for robotics or hardware-in-the-loop systems.
Experience taking software through formal release, packaging, and deployment to end users.
BS, MS, or PhD in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, or equivalent; demonstrated track record is valued more than the degree.
Preferred: real-time systems, sensor fusion or perception, and defense or safety-critical software release experience.

Competitive salary and equity.
United Health Care medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible 18 days of PTO plus 5 sick days.
Travel to field-test events and range days.
Covered daily lunches, office snacks, and drinks.
E-bike and scooter stipend of up to $500.
Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; work intensity may increase around demos and field tests.
The role is based at the San Francisco lab and requires U.S. Person status for access to export-controlled information or items.

11-50 employees