Nimble Robotics

Senior Robotics Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$190k-$250kDetected 1 day ago

PythonRustC++Code ReviewValuationSupply ChainLogisticsEmbedded SystemsRoboticsHardware DesignCommunicationActuators

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Robotics to build the core software powering our next-generation autonomous robots.
In this role, you will develop the systems that allow our robots to operate with exceptional reliability, precision, and efficiency in real production environments.
You will work across robotics and autonomy-building robust, production-grade software that scales as we deploy more robots into high-throughput warehouse operations.

Lead design and implementation of robot behaviors and task-level intelligence across the full robotics stack, integrating perception, planning and control into reliable end-to-end execution.
Design and implement task orchestration and robot behaviors across nominal and edge-case scenarios, ensuring high task success rate and robust recovery.
Drive measurable improvements in autonomy quality, using data and operational metrics to iterate on task success rate, recovery behavior, and system reliability.
Collaborate with hardware engineering on seamless software-hardware integration for new robot platforms and upgrades.
Participate and lead technical design reviews and drive architecture decisions for core subsystems and features.
Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain complex, high-reliability software systems.

Strong proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: Rust, Python, C++
Experience integrating software with sensors, actuators and embedded systems.
Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related engineering field.
5+ years of software engineering experience building production robotics systems.

Exposure to automation environments such as warehousing, manufacturing, or logistics
Experience with real-time embedded system development, with RTOS or bare-metal firmware
Experience with safety-critical systems
What else to know
This role is an in-office, 5 days a week role in San Francisco, CA.
$190,000 - $250,000 a year
We embrace challenges and strive to make the impossible possible each day.
We're not in this to do what's easy or to be mediocre.

We've raised over $220M at over $1B valuation and formed a strategic alliance with FedEx to build a national network of autonomous warehouses capable of generating many billions in annual revenue.

We want to create something legendary and leave our mark on the world.
Nimble Robotics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
We make all employment decisions based solely on merit.
We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.
Nimble's Benefits
Unlimited Flexible Time Off
Enjoy the time you need to travel, rejuvenate, and connect with friends and family.
Health Insurance
Nimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family.
Paid Parental Leave
Enjoy paid bonding time following a birth.
Commuter Benefits
Take the stress out of commuting with access to fully-paid parking spots.
Referral Bonus
Get a cash bonus for any friend or colleagues that you refer to us that we end up hiring.
Contribute towards a 401k for retirement planning.
Be an owner in Nimble through our equity program

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