Senior Software Engineer, Sensors

Build the Path Forward

At Path Robotics, we're attacking a trillion dollar opportunity - doing things that have never been done before to support an industry hurting from a lack of skilled labor. Big, hard problems are what Path tackles every day, and our people are our greatest asset to get that job done. Our intelligent, hardworking team of people do the impossible every single day, yet remain incredibly kind, humble, and always ready to support one another.

Our Senior Software Engineers don't just write code — they architect and design the foundations of our robotic sensing systems. In this role, you'll drive the technical direction of software development for sensor systems, real-time image processing, and embedded platforms that power AI-driven robotic applications. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and deploy advanced sensing algorithms and embedded features at scale

What You'll Do

Architecture & Design

• Lead the architecture and design of software for hardware abstraction layers for cameras, lasers, and 3D scanners.
• Define system interfaces, data flows, and integration patterns across hardware abstraction, sensing algorithms, and robotic control.
• Establish technical standards and best practices for robust, scalable sensor software.

Technical Responsibilities

• Design and implement software for robotic 3D sensing applications, including calibration pipelines and stereo vision.
• Build and support services that rely on robotic vision sensors (e.g., prescanning, TCP calibration).
• Apply classical computer vision and deep learning methods to sensing challenges.
• Leverage NVIDIA's software suite (Omniverse, Isaac, JetPack, TensorRT, CUDA) for real-time, edge-based robotic applications.
• Ensure robustness, reliability, and advanced error detection within sensor systems.
• Lead development and deployment on edge platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson) with a focus on real-time vision-based AI applications.
• Drive seamless integration of sensing systems into the larger robotic platform.

How You Deliver

• Own the full development lifecycle — requirements, design, implementation, deployment, and ongoing optimization.
• Collaborate with robotics, AI, and hardware teams to align architecture with product goals.
• Conduct high-quality code and design reviews, setting a standard for engineering excellence.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering growth and continuous improvement.
• Anticipate and troubleshoot complex system-level issues with a focus on long-term solutions.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, with significant contributions to production-grade systems.
• Proven track record in designing and architecting embedded and sensor-based software solutions.
• Proficient in C++, Python, and ROS; experience with relational databases and distributed systems.
• Strong background in software lifecycle practices: Git, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud deployment (AWS preferred).
• Experience leading technical design discussions, balancing tradeoffs between performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Tech Enthusiast:

• Harmonious Developer:
  You understand the interdependent relationship between a good user experience and the underlying services, ensuring both are optimized for performance and usability.
• Relentless Innovator:
  Half of your browser tabs are for reading about emerging trends and technologies as you eagerly seek better ways to push the boundaries and improve your skills.

Team Player:

• Startup Energizer:
  The idea of joining a growing venture-backed startup excites you because you know your work will have an immediate and significant impact.
• Collaboration Champion:
  You thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with others to achieve common goals and drive success.
• Mentorship Minded:
  You are passionate about helping peers, fostering best practices, and promoting continuous improvement within the team.
• Quality Advocate:
  You are dedicated to maintaining high standards of quality, shipping reliable and high-quality code that you can be proud of, knowing that good quality also enables fast delivery.

Who We Are

At Path Robotics we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Free lunch every day
• Flexible PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 6 weeks 100% paid parental leave plus an additional 6-8 weeks maternity leave for the birthing parent weeks total)
• 401K through Empower
• Paid Referral Bonus