Software Engineer, Robotics & Autonomous Systems Job at Scale (San Francisco)

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 C++ Robotics Engineer

As a Robotics and System Integration Engineer at Cyngn, you will play a vital ro...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

198000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Year

Cyngn

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in robotics software development or system integration
Strong proficiency in ROS/ROS2 and Ubuntu-based systems
Extensive experience with real-time system performance optimization and CUDA programming
Deep understanding of autonomous vehicle architecture and systems integration
Strong background in electrical systems, CAN protocols, and firmware development
Expertise in container technologies (Docker, Podman) and their underlying systems
Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible
Strong programming skills in C++, Python, and shell scripting
Thorough understanding of networking principles and protocols
Experience with high-performance computing and system optimization

Job Responsibility

Design and implement robust robotics software using C++ and ROS/ROS2 framework
Develop and maintain critical system components including state management, health monitoring, and diagnostic tools
Create and optimize high-performance software for processing sensor data from LiDAR, cameras, and other perception systems
Implement and maintain CAN bus communications and firmware update systems
Configure and optimize container environments for various autonomous vehicle components
Develop and maintain system provisioning and configuration management tools
Implement performance profiling and optimization across the autonomous vehicle stack
Create and maintain automated testing and validation frameworks for system integration
Troubleshoot complex system issues across hardware, software, and network interfaces
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate perception, localization, and control systems

What we offer

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
Life, Short-term, and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
Company 401(k)
Commuter Benefits
Flexible vacation policy
Sabbatical leave opportunity after five years with the company
Paid Parental Leave
Daily lunches for in-office employees
Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer, Controls

As a Senior Software Engineer on our controls team, you will deliver mission-cri...

Location

United States , Santa Clara

Salary:

150000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

PlusAI

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
2+ years of MLE experience or industry experience designing and developing for robotics applications
Strong foundation in motion control and modern neural network architectures, with expertise in at least one application area, such as IL/RL, time-series analysis, or dynamic system modeling
Skilled in debugging robotic systems within Linux environments, with strong programming expertise in Python and C++
Experience in model development & training with modern frameworks (e.g. PyTorch)
Hands-on familiarity with data ingestion and processing pipelines

Job Responsibility

Design, implement, and enhance control algorithms by developing frameworks that integrate MPC with learning based approaches (DL/RL/IL)
Responsible for the conceptual design and implementation of data driven controller by working cross-functionally with domain experts and other stakeholders by specifying meaningful insights for solving trajectory tracking problems
Develop tools and infrastructure for dataset generation, training, and evaluation to drive advancements in online control optimization
Ensure all model development keeps a real-time focus and operates efficiently in compute-constrained environments
Take a lead role in the planning and execution of vehicle testing in the offline simulation environment and on public roads to systematically improve performance, as well as performing root cause analysis and debugging to address any issues
Track and incorporate the latest multidisciplinary research advancements in a fast-moving field
Ensure that your work is performed in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
Ensure team compliance with QMS, monitor quality, and drive process improvements

What we offer

Work, learn and grow in a highly future-oriented, innovative and dynamic field
Wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development
Catered free lunch, unlimited snacks and beverages
Highly competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer for AI-driven Autonomous Systems. Accelerating global adoption ...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

7000000.00 - 13000000.00 JPY / Year

Randstad

Expiration Date

November 10, 2026

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a system engineering role
Expertise in existing regulations and standards (Japan)
MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equiv.
Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and software eng.
Experience with ADAS, autonomous systems and robotics
Knowledge of architectural design of ADAS/AV systems
Mastery of strong collaboration skills
Fluency in English and Japanese

Job Responsibility

Design, monitor and manage full system-level requirements
Ensure compliance with existing standards and regulations
Provide clear goals for all areas of a project
Convert customer needs into system requirements
Devise operational objectives for the system
Work with verification and validation

What we offer

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Fulltime

Autonomy Software Engineer

Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enabl...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, robotics, or a related field
BS and 1+ or MS and 2+ years of experience developing software for robotic or autonomous systems
Experience with Linux and open-source development tools
Experience with overall product development cycle, including design, testing, and troubleshooting at the system level as well as at the software component level
Experience with both Python and C++
Experience with ROS, DDS or similar robotics middleware
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn and contribute across different technical domains

Job Responsibility

Develop software across the stack of an aircraft autonomy system, contributing to lower level embedded systems and higher level autonomy function areas as needed
Implement and integrate algorithms for perception, reasoning, decision making, planning, and execution in support of autonomous airborne operations
Collaborate with domain leads to understand architecture, requirements, and design intent for specific capabilities
Contribute to simulation, integration, and flight test activities to validate autonomy software in relevant environments
Write, test, document and review code according to Merlin’s development standards
Collaborate across Merlin to develop novel, certifiable systems to solve the toughest problems in aviation and autonomy

What we offer

health
dental
life
unlimited vacation
401k with match

Fulltime

Perception Software Engineer

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

Not provided

PolyExplore

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ms/PhD degree in Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Robotics or Computer Science
Understanding of ADAS sensors such as radar, camera, ultrasonic, and lidar
Excellent knowledge and proven expertise in sensor fusion, probabilistic perception, object tracking, data association, optimization, and/or machine learning
High level of proficiency developing in C/C++
Experience with GPGPU and CUDA
Experience with Linux

Job Responsibility

Develop perception algorithms for autonomous systems
Integrate perception software into prototype systems
Sensor calibration, synchronization and fusion
Object recognition and 3D scene reconstruction
Target detection and tracking
Training of classical machine learning models

Staff Software Engineer - Backend

As the Staff Software Engineer for our SaaS platform team, you will be crucial i...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

198000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Year

Cyngn

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of software development experience, with a strong focus on backend systems and distributed architectures
Extensive experience in building and scaling cloud-native SaaS platforms, preferably in the IoT or robotics domains
Expert-level proficiency in at least one of Python, Go, Java, or C++, with working knowledge of others
Deep understanding of cloud technologies and services (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Proven experience with event-driven architectures and message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache Pulsar)
Strong background in database design and optimization, including both SQL and NoSQL solutions
Proficiency in developing scalable WebSocket-based real-time communication systems
Expertise in developing real-time data processing pipelines and analytics systems
Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD practices (e.g., Terraform, GitOps)

Job Responsibility

Architect and lead the development of a sophisticated, cloud-native fleet management system capable of real-time control and monitoring of numerous autonomous vehicles
Design and implement scalable, distributed systems that can handle high-volume, real-time data processing and decision-making
Develop robust APIs and microservices to support integration with various autonomous vehicle platforms and customer systems
Create efficient algorithms for route optimization, task scheduling, and resource allocation across vehicle fleets
Implement advanced data analytics and machine learning capabilities to provide predictive maintenance, performance optimization, and business intelligence features
Ensure system reliability, security, and compliance with industry standards and regulations
Lead a team of skilled engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, code quality, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and customers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Mentor junior developers and contribute to the technical growth of the engineering team
Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing, deployment, and maintenance

What we offer

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
Life, Short-term, and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
Company 401(k)
Commuter Benefits
Flexible vacation policy
Remote or hybrid work opportunities
Sabbatical leave opportunity after five years with the company
Paid Parental Leave
Daily lunches for in-office employees
Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy - Behavior, Planning & Controls

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing next-g...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

180000.00 - 198000.00 USD / Year

Cyngn

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

MS/PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Strong proficiency in C++ and Python with a deep understanding of software development best practices
Solid foundation in robotics principles, particularly motion planning and control systems
Strong background in vehicle dynamics and experience applying these principles to autonomous systems
Knowledge of nonlinear optimization and search-based planning techniques
Familiarity with ROS2 for designing, building, and operating robotic systems
Strong mathematical foundation, including geometry, linear algebra, and probability
Excellent problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills

Job Responsibility

Design, implement, and optimize motion planning and control algorithms for autonomous vehicles
Develop and enhance software infrastructure for vehicle simulation, performance validation, and system diagnostics
Architect and refine path-planning and tracking control algorithms to improve autonomy performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy and validate solutions in both simulated and real-world environments
Balance hands-on development, code reviews, and research to achieve product-driven milestones in a fast-paced startup environment
Integrate cutting-edge robotics research into our autonomous driving stack to enhance system capabilities

What we offer

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
Company 401(k)
Commuter Benefits
Flexible vacation policy
Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
Paid Parental Leave
Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages

Fulltime

Software Engineer, Robotics & Autonomous Systems

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Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
IT - Software Development

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February 20, 2026

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