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Software Applications Engineer, Robotic Systems

165k – 205kSanta Clara, CAEmeryville, CAEmbedded EngineeringOnsite2+ YOE
Summary

Develops distributed software systems controlling robotic manufacturing hardware, interfacing with sensors, actuators, and processes under real-time constraints. Requires 2+ years experience, Python proficiency, systems languages like C++/Go, and hardware interaction skills.

About the role

What You’ll Do

  • Write, test, and debug software that directly interfaces with robotics and manufacturing systems
  • Build and operate distributed systems that coordinate state, timing, and behavior across multiple devices
  • Investigate and resolve issues spanning software, firmware, and physical systems
  • Contribute to system reliability through logging, observability, and fault handling
  • Work across the stack—from device-level interaction to networked APIs
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to define system behavior

What You’ll Need

  • 2+ years of experience (including internships, research, robotics projects, or relevant industry work)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
  • Strong proficiency in Python for building and debugging production systems (our stack primarily includes Python, C++, and Go)
  • Experience with at least one systems or strongly typed language such as C++, Rust, or Go
  • Solid understanding of core computer science fundamentals (data structures, concurrency, systems basics)
  • Experience building or debugging systems that interact with hardware or other external systems

What Makes You Stand Out

  • Experience working with robotics, embedded systems, or hardware-adjacent software
  • Familiarity with real-time systems or resource-constrained environments
  • Experience debugging complex issues across multiple layers (software, firmware, hardware)
  • Exposure to distributed systems or networked device coordination
  • Interest in how physical systems behave under real-world constraints (latency, noise, failure, safety)
  • Experience with observability, testing, or infrastructure tools

Compensation

Salary Range: $165,000—$205,000 USD (also includes equity and benefits)

Skills
PythonC++GoRustdistributed systemsreal-time systemsembedded systemsroboticsobservabilityconcurrency
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