Staff C++ Architecture Engineer
GrayMatter Robotics9 months ago
Base Salary
$190k - $230k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and implement C++ and Python tooling for ROS/ROS 2 nodes, libraries, and utilities.
- Integrate cameras, LiDAR, robot controllers, sensors, and actuators, including device drivers, message interfaces, health checks, and diagnostics.
- Architect scalable and testable subsystems for configuration, state machines, fault recovery, and observability.
- Diagnose and resolve performance and scalability challenges in robotic software.
- Own components, features, or systems with end-to-end responsibility.
- Develop reusable software components that interface with back-end platforms.
- Collaborate with product, design, operations, and infrastructure teams on application experiences.
- Improve code quality, efficiency, and performance through reviews, documentation, and best-practice advocacy.
- Promote safety, reliability, and maintainability across production automation software.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years of industry experience developing and shipping production software in modern C++.
- Proven ownership and delivery of software components, features, or systems.
- Familiarity with large-scale system design and architecture best practices.
- Experience with concurrency and real-time programming.
- Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or Robotics is preferred.
- 3+ years of hands-on ROS or ROS 2 experience is preferred.
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for real robots and embedded systems are preferred.
- Expertise in object-oriented design and API development, with familiarity with SOLID principles and clean architecture, is preferred.
- Proficiency with Linux, CMake, colcon, Git, and common CI tools such as GitHub Actions or GitLab CI is preferred.
- Strong algorithms and data structures foundation is preferred.
- Technical mentoring or thought-leadership experience is preferred.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees under the stated export-control requirements.
Benefits
- Onsite role in the Carson, California office.
- Planned Q3/Q4 2026 hire.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Unlimited paid time off.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Regular offsite events.
- Discretionary fund for enhancing productivity.
About GrayMatter Robotics
GrayMatter Robotics builds AI-driven robotic cells that handle surface treatment and finishing for high-mix, high-variability manufacturers. Its systems learn and adapt to part geometries and materials and are offered through a Robots-as-a-Service subscription that converts capex to opex. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the privately held company deploys production-floor solutions that assist workers on tedious or ergonomically challenging processes.