Senior Robotics Software Engineer Job at Orchard Robotics (San Francisco)

Senior Technical Recruiter, Software Engineering

We are seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to focus on hiring for our software ...

Location

United States , Palo Alto

Salary:

132000.00 - 186000.00 USD / Year

1X Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive full-cycle technical recruiting experience, ideally in high-growth tech or robotics companies
Proven success sourcing and hiring for software engineering roles in competitive markets such as the Bay Area
Strong grasp of technical concepts and fluency in assessing candidates across embedded systems, firmware, and core software engineering
High agency, low ego—able to operate independently and deliver high-impact results
Creative thinker with the ability to question and refine talent acquisition strategies

Job Responsibility

Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles in software engineering and adjacent domains
Partner directly with the VP of Software and hiring managers to define needs, craft job descriptions, and calibrate candidate profiles
Proactively source top-tier engineering talent through outbound outreach, networking, and events
Drive a world-class candidate experience from first contact to offer acceptance
Optimize interview processes, scorecards, and tools for efficiency and consistency
Collaborate cross-functionally with People Operations and HR to scale recruiting systems and infrastructure
Contribute to employer branding initiatives across engineering channels and communities

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Fulltime

Senior Robotics Controls Engineer

We’re looking for curious, driven, and passionate people who want to help shape ...

Location

United States , Palo Alto

Salary:

137861.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

1X Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of practical experience deploying and debugging controls or estimation‑adjacent software on high‑degree‑of‑freedom robots
Solid understanding of rigid body dynamics, linear algebra, and numerical optimization
Familiarity with optimization‑based whole body control, extended Kalman filter (EKF)‑based state estimators, or model predictive control for legged systems
Proficiency working with large C++ code bases in a Linux development environment
Familiarity with modern software development practices, source control, and testing methodologies

Job Responsibility

Develop humanoid controls algorithms for balancing, locomotion, and manipulation
Design fast and efficient state‑estimation algorithms
Perform system identification (SysID) and calibration of actuators, transmissions, and full‑body kinematics
Integrate hardware components and evaluate sensors
Build tooling for hardware bring‑up and debugging
Develop software for robot health monitoring, visualization, and logging
Build and maintain APIs used by other software components to command the robot

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Fulltime

Network Software Test – Senior Software Engineer

About Arrcus: Arrcus was founded to enhance business efficiency through superior...

Location

India , Bangalore

Salary:

Not provided

Arrcus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS/MS in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent degree
Ability to write high quality automated test cases using Python
5+ years of hands-on test experience of Networking protocols such as OSPF, BGP, ISIS, MPLS, BFD, MLAG, EVPN, VxLAN, SR-MPLS, SRv6
Proficient in the use of traffic generators to develop Data Path and Control Plane Test cases
Growing the existing automation framework to support customer user case testing scenarios and cross-feature integrations
Working knowledge of Test Harness like Robot framework, Jinja2 templating
Expertise in Scale and Performance Testing using simulation for customer networks
Using development infrastructure tools, such as Jenkins, Git, JIRA, etc.
Familiarity with Docker Containers, VMs expected
Knowledge of Network merchant silicon chipsets and Whitebox platforms

Job Responsibility

Deep understanding of Layer 2/3 protocols like BGP, BGP EVPN, ISIS, SR, MPLS,L3VPN, SRv6, and ability to validate networking functionality and performance through automation
Ability to understand and learn Service Provider, Datacenter, Campus/ Enterprise Customer Solutions
Influence development team to align with customer expectations with respect to deployment and UX needs
Creative problem solving and excellent Troubleshooting skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete them on time
Good documentation and presentation skills

What we offer

Generous compensation packages including equity
Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Sabbatical leave (After 4 years of service)

Fulltime

Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Manipulation

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Manipulation at Chef Robotics, you'll le...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

150000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year

Chef Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
7+ years of professional experience in robotics software development with focus on manipulation
Expert-level proficiency in Python and/or C++ with strong software engineering fundamentals
Deep understanding of both classical and machine/reinforcement learning approaches to robot manipulation
Extensive experience with robotic waypoint generation, path planning, and trajectory optimization
Proven experience leading and shipping complex robotics software projects
Strong background with common deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Advanced knowledge of manipulation algorithms including grasping, placement, and dexterous manipulation
Experience with force control, impedance control, and compliant manipulation strategies
Understanding of contact dynamics and physics-based manipulation modeling

Job Responsibility

Lead the development of classical and ML/RL-based motion planning and manipulation algorithms that work reliably across thousands of different foods with varying physical properties (stickiness, density, viscosity, texture)
Design and implement novel algorithms to learn ingredient properties on-the-fly and intelligently adapt manipulation parameters in real-time
Develop robust manipulation strategies that can handle edge cases and unexpected ingredient behaviors
Incorporate new sensor data including force control, tactile feedback, and vision systems for enhanced manipulation precision
Develop sensor fusion algorithms that combine multiple data sources for improved manipulation decision-making
Implement real-time feedback loops that adjust manipulation parameters based on sensor input
Design calibration systems for accurate sensor-based manipulation control
Create diagnostic systems to monitor and validate sensor performance during manipulation tasks
Analyze manipulation performance across different ingredients and environmental conditions
Optimize manipulation trajectories and control parameters for maximum throughput while maintaining quality

What we offer

medical, dental, and vision insurance
commuter benefits
flexible paid time off (PTO)
catered lunch
401(k) matching
early-stage equity

Fulltime

Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Planning and Control

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Planning and Control at Chef Robotics, y...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

150000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year

Chef Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
7+ years of professional experience in robotics software development with focus on planning and control
Expert-level proficiency in Python and/or C++ with strong software engineering fundamentals
Deep understanding of motion planning algorithms including sampling-based, optimization-based, and learning-based approaches
Extensive experience with trajectory optimization, path planning, and trajectory smoothing techniques
Proven experience leading and shipping complex robotics planning and control projects
Strong background with real-time control systems and feedback control design
Advanced knowledge of robotic motion planning including RRT, PRM, and optimization-based planning methods
Experience with trajectory optimization techniques and numerical optimization methods
Understanding of control theory including PID, model predictive control, and adaptive control strategies

Job Responsibility

Lead the development of classical and learning-based motion planning algorithms for complex food preparation workflows
Design and implement trajectory optimization systems that balance speed, safety, and precision across multi-step recipes
Develop robust path planning algorithms that handle dynamic obstacles and changing kitchen environments
Create adaptive planning systems that can replan in real-time based on changing conditions or recipe modifications
Implement global and local planning strategies for efficient task sequencing and execution
Design and implement advanced control algorithms for precise robot motion during food preparation tasks
Develop real-time control systems that ensure smooth trajectory execution with appropriate safety constraints
Create feedback control loops that adapt to unexpected situations and maintain system stability
Implement model predictive control and other advanced control techniques for optimal performance
Design fail-safe mechanisms and emergency stop procedures for safe operation in commercial environments

What we offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Commuter benefits
Flexible paid time off (PTO)
Catered lunch
401(k) matching
Early-stage equity

Fulltime

Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Test

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Test at Chef Robotics, you'll develop co...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

150000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Chef Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
7+ years of professional experience in robotics software development, perception systems, or testing
Expert-level programming skills in Python with advanced software engineering capabilities
Extensive experience with robotics simulation environments (Gazebo, PyBullet, MuJoCo, or similar)
Strong background in computer vision and perception system development and testing
Deep familiarity with robot control systems, motion planning, and real-time robotics software
Proven experience with CI/CD pipeline development and test automation frameworks
Advanced understanding of test automation principles, methodologies, and best practices
Deep understanding of robotics kinematics, dynamics, and control systems with practical testing experience
Extensive experience with computer vision algorithms, image processing, and perception pipeline testing

Job Responsibility

Robotics Test Framework Development
Design and implement automated testing frameworks for robot motion planning and control systems
Develop advanced evaluation frameworks for core robot behaviors over hundreds of scenarios
Develop advanced validation frameworks for real-time control loop performance and stability across diverse operational conditions
Build sophisticated test harnesses for hardware-software integration validation
Architect simulation environments for testing robotic behavior without physical hardware dependencies
Perception System Testing & Validation
Design and implement comprehensive testing frameworks for computer vision algorithms and perception pipelines
Create automated test suites for object detection, segmentation, and classification in food production environments
Develop validation systems for camera calibration and depth estimation accuracy

What we offer

medical, dental, and vision insurance
commuter benefits
flexible paid time off (PTO)
catered lunch
401(k) matching
early-stage equity

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer, Robotics Platform

Chef is looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Robotics Platform, to help us sc...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

150000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Chef Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS in computer science, robotics, or equivalent experience
Strong experience and expertise in Linux systems, with at least 4+ years experience building complex software in a Linux environment
Excellent software engineering fundamentals
Experience leading and shipping complex software projects
Understanding of network and time protocols, e.g. TCP, UDP, PTP
Knowledge of build systems and tooling, performance optimization, and memory and network profiling

Job Responsibility

Debug and fix difficult low-level systems software problems, e.g. with drivers, networking, Linux configuration
Lead an upgrade of our autonomy software OS and middleware
Investigate load and networking issues and increase performance of our perception and robotics algorithms
Work with manufacturing to develop processes for provisioning robotic systems at scale
Help integrate new robot hardware, sensors, and cameras, and monitor performance
Contribute to overall software architecture design and standards and test and release processes
Champion engineering excellence, ensuring high-quality, well-structured, and well-tested code

What we offer

medical, dental, and vision insurance
commuter benefits
flexible paid time off (PTO)
catered lunch
401(k) matching

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer, Generalist

As a Senior Software Engineer, Generalist at Chef Robotics, you'll play a pivota...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

150000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Chef Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of professional experience in software development with demonstrated full-stack capabilities
Proven experience in software development, with a focus on autonomous systems, robotics, or related fields
Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, with emphasis on object-oriented design and development
Experience with software development tools and frameworks commonly used in robotics and autonomous systems (e.g., ROS, OpenCV, TensorFlow, etc.)
Familiarity with sensor fusion techniques, perception algorithms, and other technologies relevant to autonomous robotics operations
Advanced understanding of cloud infrastructure and deployment (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) technologies
Proven experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary software projects from conception to deployment
Strong background in system architecture design and cross-functional technical decision-making

Job Responsibility

Collaborate with robotics engineers, hardware engineers, and other software engineers across the tech stack to design, develop, and deploy software solutions for food automation robots
Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
Develop robust, scalable, and maintainable software systems that meet the unique challenges of commercial food production environments
Implement algorithms for perception, manipulation, motion planning, and control to enable autonomous food preparation behavior
Work across frontend dashboards, backend APIs, and cloud infrastructure to build comprehensive solutions that integrate with robotics hardware and AI systems
Design and optimize database schemas to support robot operations, telemetry, recipe management, and system analytics
Implement efficient data pipelines between on-device robotics systems and cloud services
Create data access layers and APIs that enable seamless integration across multiple subsystems
Develop real-time data processing systems for robotics telemetry and performance monitoring
Establish data integrity protocols and backup systems across distributed robotics deployments

What we offer

medical, dental, and vision insurance
commuter benefits
flexible paid time off (PTO)
catered lunch
401(k) matching
early-stage equity

Fulltime

Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Orchard Robotics

Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

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