Robotics Software Engineer
6 days ago
Robotics Software Engineer
Location: San Francisco, CA (full time, in-person)
Company Overview
Our mission is to
accelerate the construction of critical infrastructure on Earth
while pioneering technologies to enable humanity to build beyond Earth. Starting with Cosmic-1 – a system that installs solar panels 10x faster than today's methods, helping us transition to a clean energy future and laying the groundwork for the future of autonomous construction.
The Role
As a Robotics Software Engineer, you will write, test, and ship code to robots working on live projects in the field. As a core member of the team, you will help define the era of autonomous construction.
This is a rare opportunity to:
- Work on hard, meaningful problems that impact the future of infrastructure and energy.
- Collaborate with a world-class team from NASA, SpaceX, Google, Built Robotics, and others.
- Rapidly grow, learn, and lead within a quickly scaling company.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement software for robotic manipulation, navigation, and path planning systems
- Contribute to the full software stack, from low-level motor control and sensor integration up to high-level application logic
- Ensure the safety and reliability of mission-critical systems through rigorous testing and adherence to engineering best practices
- Collaborate with the hardware team to bring up new systems and troubleshoot issues
- Travel to customer projects for on-site testing and deployment of robotic equipment in the field
- Maintain code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and documentation
Requirements
- 2+ years of professional engineering experience
- Excellent C++, Python, and Linux development skills
- Strong fundamentals in algorithms, software architecture, planning, and execution
- Excellent communication and project management skills
- Thrive in fast-paced environments and push boundaries to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and project management skills
- Thrive in fast-paced environments and push boundaries to meet deadlines
Bonus
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Advanced degree in robotics or a related field
- Experience developing with ROS 2 and associated packages (Nav2, MoveIt)
- Experience in robotics simulation packages (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim)
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